Latest earthquakes near Tabas, Yazd today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tabas, Yazd, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tabas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tabas (also known as طبس), it will show up within minutes.
Tabas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tabas, Yazd in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tabas roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tabas in 2022. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tabas that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tabas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tabas 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 | 118 | 95.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.84% |
| 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 Tabas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tabas 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 Tabas 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 Tabas 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 Tabas, Yazd 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 Tabas.
Nearest earthquakes from Tabas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tabas, Yazd. 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 Tabas.
When was the last earthquake in Tabas, Yazd?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tabas on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 12:39 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 23km south of Tabas at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tabas, Yazd in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tabas, Yazd?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tabas 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 Tabas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tabas, Yazd?
In the past 10 years, 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tabas. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
