Latest earthquakes near Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bīrjand? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bīrjand (also known as بیرجند), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 08:16 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 295 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 02:57 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 297 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 06:13 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 294 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 22:20 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 290 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 21:18 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 295 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 17:55 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 295 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 294 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 17:16 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 298 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 15:11 Tehran) |
M 3.9 | 290 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 14:47 Tehran) |
M 4.9 | 289 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 14 days ago (Mar 17 10:13 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 227 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 15:23 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 144 km NNE from Bīrjand |
| 24 days ago (Mar 7 19:22 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 227 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 25 days ago (Mar 6 18:38 Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 216 km SSE from Bīrjand |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 03:47 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 155 km NNE from Bīrjand |
| 33 days ago (Feb 26 10:32 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 288 km S from Bīrjand |
| 38 days ago (Feb 21 12:39 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 222 km WNW from Bīrjand |
| 42 days ago (Feb 17 18:41 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 299 km SW from Bīrjand |
| 43 days ago (Feb 16 20:53 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 294 km NE from Bīrjand |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 00:16 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 167 km SSE from Bīrjand |
| 66 days ago (Jan 24 21:12 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 192 km NNE from Bīrjand |
| 71 days ago (Jan 19 21:37 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 104 km NE from Bīrjand |
| 75 days ago (Jan 15 23:03 Tehran) |
M 3.8 | 292 km SSE from Bīrjand |
| 77 days ago (Jan 13 13:23 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 164 km S from Bīrjand |
| Dec 21, 2024 06:29 (Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 95 km E from Bīrjand |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bīrjand
Bīrjand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province 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 Bīrjand roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bīrjand in 2017. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bīrjand 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 Bīrjand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bīrjand 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 | 134 | 88.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 9.27% |
| 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 Bīrjand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bīrjand 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 Bīrjand 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 Bīrjand 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 Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province 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 Bīrjand.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 06:02 (Tehran) |
M 6.1 | 297 km SW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 12, 2017 12:13 (Tehran) |
M 6.0 | 300 km SW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 13, 2017 01:11 (Tehran) |
M 6.0 | 290 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 |
| Oct 27, 2023 00:04 (Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 98 km SSE from Bīrjand |
| Dec 1, 2017 06:13 (Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 294 km SW from Bīrjand |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bīrjand
Nearest earthquakes from Bīrjand
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2017 23:18 (Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 23 km E from Bīrjand |
| Sep 6, 2017 02:50 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 24 km SSW from Bīrjand |
| Jun 13, 2015 21:11 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 40 km ENE from Bīrjand |
| Sep 20, 2024 21:01 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 46 km NW from Bīrjand |
| Oct 10, 2021 00:07 (Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 60 km S from Bīrjand |
| May 18, 2018 00:16 (Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 61 km SSW from Bīrjand |
| Nov 28, 2021 05:08 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 71 km NNW from Bīrjand |
| Dec 21, 2020 11:14 (Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 82 km SSE from Bīrjand |
| Jun 20, 2019 14:50 (Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 82 km NNE from Bīrjand |
| Nov 9, 2023 08:23 (Tehran) |
M 4.3 | 89 km SSE from Bīrjand |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Bīrjand
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bīrjand.
When was the last earthquake in Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bīrjand on the morning of March 28, 2025 at 08:16 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 295km southwest of Bīrjand at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bīrjand 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 Bīrjand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bīrjand. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
