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.
South Khorasan Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 149 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 14 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 | 132 | 88.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 9.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 2.01% |
| 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 20:35, 176 kilometers (109 mi) south-west of Bīrjand. It is the strongest earthquake near South Khorasan Province in the past 124 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.
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near South Khorasan Province on the night of December 21, 2024 at 03:01 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 97km east of Bīrjand at a depth of 12km 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 20:35 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, 149 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.
