Latest earthquakes near South Khorasan Province, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Khorasan Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Khorasan Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Khorasan Province (also known as خراسان جنوبی), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours ago (Apr 30 03:41 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 298 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 12 days ago (Apr 17 23:30 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 300 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 15 days ago (Apr 14 18:35 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 235 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 24 days ago (Apr 6 10:59 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 242 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 25 days ago (Apr 5 03:24 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 294 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 27 days ago (Apr 2 20:51 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 279 km WSW from Bīrjand |
| 33 days ago (Mar 28 08:16 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 295 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 35 days ago (Mar 26 02:57 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 297 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 25 06:13 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 294 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 22:20 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 290 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 21:18 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 295 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 17:55 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 295 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 294 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 17:16 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 298 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 15:11 Tehran) |
M 3.9 | 290 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 14:47 Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 296 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 44 days ago (Mar 17 10:13 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 227 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 52 days ago (Mar 8 15:23 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 144 km NNE from Bīrjand |
| 53 days ago (Mar 7 19:22 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 227 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 54 days ago (Mar 6 18:38 Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 216 km SSE from Bīrjand |
| 60 days ago (Mar 1 03:47 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 155 km NNE from Bīrjand |
| 63 days ago (Feb 26 10:32 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 288 km S from Bīrjand |
| 68 days ago (Feb 21 12:39 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 222 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 71 days ago (Feb 17 18:41 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 299 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 72 days ago (Feb 16 20:53 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 294 km NE from Bīrjand |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Khorasan Province
South Khorasan Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Khorasan Province, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near South Khorasan Province roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Khorasan Province in 2017. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Khorasan Province that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Khorasan Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South Khorasan Province during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 133 | 88.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 9.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Khorasan Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Khorasan Province occurred on Dec 1, 2017 06:02 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Bīrjand, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Khorasan Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 1978 19:35, 176 kilometers (109 mi) south-west of Bīrjand. It is the strongest earthquake near South Khorasan Province in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South Khorasan Province, Iran in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from South Khorasan Province.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 06:02 (Tehran) |
M 6.1 | 297 km SW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 13, 2017 01:11 (Tehran) |
M 6.0 | 290 km SW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 12, 2017 12:13 (Tehran) |
M 6.0 | 300 km SW from Bīrjand |
| Jan 2, 2020 07:59 (Tehran) |
M 5.5 | 171 km NE from Bīrjand |
| Dec 1, 2017 07:05 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 296 km SW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 24, 2022 16:54 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 231 km NW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 13, 2022 17:44 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 223 km NW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 2, 2017 14:17 (Tehran) |
M 5.2 | 296 km SW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 13, 2022 17:44 (Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 229 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 36 days ago (Mar 24 14:47 Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 296 km SW from Bīrjand |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near South Khorasan Province
Earthquakes by city in South Khorasan Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Khorasan Province, Iran.
Use this regional South Khorasan Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Qā’en.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Khorasan Province.
When was the last earthquake in South Khorasan Province, Iran?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near South Khorasan Province on the night of April 30, 2025 at 03:41 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of Bīrjand at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Khorasan Province, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Khorasan Province, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near South Khorasan Province on the evening of September 16, 1978 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 176km west-northwest of Bīrjand at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Khorasan Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Khorasan Province, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Khorasan Province. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
