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.
Recent Bīrjand Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bīrjand. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bīrjand and elsewhere.
Oct 15, 2023 07:06AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 11, 2023 04:11AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 10:42AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 10:11AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Bīrjand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 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.
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 | 125 | 88.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 9.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 2.11% |
| 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 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.
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.
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bīrjand on the evening of April 1, 2024 at 18:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 194km west-northwest of Bīrjand at a depth of 10km 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, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bīrjand. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
