Latest earthquakes near Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bīrjand.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 9, 2024 11:06
(Tehran)
M 3.1 212 km NW
from Bīrjand
Nov 8, 2024 07:49
(Tehran)
M 4.0 285 km N
from Bīrjand
Nov 5, 2024 02:28
(Tehran)
M 3.4 154 km NNE
from Bīrjand
Oct 17, 2024 04:59
(Tehran)
M 3.5 292 km SW
from Bīrjand
Oct 5, 2024 11:13
(Tehran)
M 4.1 276 km WSW
from Bīrjand
Oct 5, 2024 06:59
(Tehran)
M 4.1 271 km WSW
from Bīrjand
Oct 4, 2024 01:07
(Tehran)
M 4.3 169 km SSW
from Bīrjand
Sep 20, 2024 22:01
(Tehran)
M 4.0 46 km NW
from Bīrjand
Jul 21, 2024 05:42
(Tehran)
M 4.4 116 km E
from Bīrjand
Jun 18, 2024 14:24
(Tehran)
M 4.9 267 km NNW
from Bīrjand
May 30, 2024 05:37
(Tehran)
M 4.3 263 km SW
from Bīrjand
Apr 1, 2024 18:14
(Tehran)
M 3.3 194 km WNW
from Bīrjand
Mar 30, 2024 20:37
(Tehran)
M 3.8 299 km SW
from Bīrjand
Mar 5, 2024 14:53
(Tehran)
M 4.0 282 km N
from Bīrjand
Feb 28, 2024 21:19
(Tehran)
M 4.4 260 km NW
from Bīrjand
Feb 28, 2024 21:19
(Tehran)
M 4.0 217 km WNW
from Bīrjand
Feb 13, 2024 22:17
(Tehran)
M 3.2 293 km NE
from Bīrjand
Jan 31, 2024 02:27
(Tehran)
M 3.2 165 km NNW
from Bīrjand
Jan 30, 2024 23:30
(Tehran)
M 3.1 292 km NE
from Bīrjand
Jan 27, 2024 05:41
(Tehran)
M 3.1 153 km SSE
from Bīrjand
Jan 23, 2024 10:33
(Tehran)
M 4.3 97 km SSE
from Bīrjand
Dec 31, 2023 08:57
(Tehran)
M 3.3 233 km SW
from Bīrjand
Dec 18, 2023 05:53
(Tehran)
M 3.2 291 km NW
from Bīrjand
Dec 3, 2023 03:15
(Tehran)
M 3.5 254 km SW
from Bīrjand
Nov 28, 2023 18:59
(Tehran)
M 3.4 292 km NE
from Bīrjand

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bīrjand

Bīrjand Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
14 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 9, 2024 11:06

Average

A total of 146 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 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bīrjand roughly every 25 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bīrjand with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bīrjand (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 129 88.36%
Mag. 5 14 9.59%
Mag. 6 3 2.05%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Bīrjand

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Dec 1, 2017 06:02.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.4
On Sep 16, 1978 20:35.

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 20:35, 176 kilometers (109 mi) south-west of Bīrjand. It is the strongest earthquake near Bīrjand 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 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Dec 1, 2017 06:13
(Tehran)
M 5.1 294 km SW
from Bīrjand
Dec 13, 2022 17:44
(Tehran)
M 5.1 229 km WNW
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Bīrjand.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 6, 2017 02:50
(Tehran)
M 4.7 24 km SSW
from Bīrjand
Nov 14, 2017 23:18
(Tehran)
M 4.4 23 km E
from Bīrjand
Jun 13, 2015 21:11
(Tehran)
M 4.0 40 km ENE
from Bīrjand
Sep 20, 2024 22:01
(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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bīrjand on the morning of November 9, 2024 at 11:06 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 212km northwest of Bīrjand at a depth of 15km 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 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 Bīrjand since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Bīrjand, South Khorasan Province?

In the past 10 years, 146 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 25 days.