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.
Yazd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 159 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 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yazd roughly every 22 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 | 150 | 94.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 5.66% |
| 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 13, 2022 17:44 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 55 kilometers (34 mi) north-northeast of Tabas, at a depth of 2 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 20:35, 53 kilometers (33 mi) north-northeast of Tabas. It is the strongest earthquake near Yazd 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 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.
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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yazd on the night of April 19, 2024 at 03:39 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north 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 20:35 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, 159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yazd. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
