Latest earthquakes near Yazd, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yazd, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yazd? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yazd (also known as یزد), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 23:38 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 193 km NNE from Tabas |
| 5 days ago (Apr 21 14:12 Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 300 km SW from Yazd |
| 11 days ago (Apr 15 05:27 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 280 km NNW from Yazd |
| 12 days ago (Apr 14 18:35 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 277 km E from Yazd |
| 19 days ago (Apr 7 01:22 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 282 km SSW from Yazd |
| 20 days ago (Apr 6 10:59 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 29 km N from Tabas |
| 21 days ago (Apr 5 22:31 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 289 km NW from Yazd |
| 24 days ago (Apr 2 20:51 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 190 km ENE from Yazd |
| 24 days ago (Apr 2 16:22 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 134 km ENE from Yazd |
| 31 days ago (Mar 26 04:59 Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 292 km NW from Yazd |
| 32 days ago (Mar 25 03:14 Tehran) |
M 3.8 | 292 km NW from Yazd |
| 33 days ago (Mar 24 14:47 Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 313 km ESE from Yazd |
| 35 days ago (Mar 22 18:05 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 291 km NW from Yazd |
| 36 days ago (Mar 21 13:03 Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 295 km NW from Yazd |
| 36 days ago (Mar 21 11:30 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 288 km NW from Yazd |
| 36 days ago (Mar 21 10:23 Tehran) |
M 4.8 | 285 km NW from Yazd |
| 36 days ago (Mar 21 06:06 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 156 km E from Yazd |
| 38 days ago (Mar 19 15:36 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 88 km ENE from Yazd |
| 40 days ago (Mar 17 10:13 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 14 km NNE from Tabas |
| 41 days ago (Mar 16 12:41 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 267 km NW from Yazd |
| 43 days ago (Mar 14 08:41 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 221 km ESE from Yazd |
| 49 days ago (Mar 8 15:23 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 268 km ENE from Tabas |
| 50 days ago (Mar 7 19:22 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 17 km NNE from Tabas |
| 50 days ago (Mar 7 10:54 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 254 km ESE from Yazd |
| 53 days ago (Mar 4 03:40 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 255 km ESE from Yazd |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yazd
Yazd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yazd, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yazd roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yazd in 2017. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yazd that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yazd in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yazd 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 | 160 | 94.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 5.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yazd
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yazd occurred on Dec 24, 2022 16:54 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 53 kilometers (33 mi) north-northeast of Tabas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yazd in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 1978 19:35, 53 kilometers (33 mi) north-northeast of Tabas. It is the strongest earthquake near Yazd 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 Yazd, 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 Yazd.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2022 16:54 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 53 km NNE from Tabas |
| Dec 13, 2022 17:44 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 55 km NNE from Tabas |
| Dec 21, 2017 20:34 (Tehran) |
M 5.2 | 188 km ESE from Yazd |
| Dec 13, 2022 17:44 (Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 47 km NNE from Tabas |
| May 6, 2015 01:58 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 235 km NE from Tabas |
| Oct 18, 2017 18:07 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 96 km SSE from Yazd |
| Oct 27, 2020 01:04 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 159 km E from Yazd |
| Dec 27, 2017 21:31 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 299 km ESE from Yazd |
| Dec 13, 2017 01:19 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 296 km ESE from Yazd |
| Jun 26, 2022 17:37 (Tehran) |
M 4.9 | 274 km E from Yazd |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Yazd
Earthquakes by city in Yazd
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yazd, Iran.
Use this regional Yazd earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ardakān, Meybod, Mahrīz, Bāfq and Taft.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yazd.
When was the last earthquake in Yazd, Iran?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yazd on the evening of April 25, 2025 at 23:38 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 193km north-northeast of Tabas at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yazd, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yazd, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yazd on the evening of September 16, 1978 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 53km east-southeast of Tabas at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yazd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yazd, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yazd. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
