Latest earthquakes near Yazd 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 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yazd in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yazd in 2018. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yazd that year. The strongest had a 4.6 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 | 111 | 95.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.31% |
| 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 21, 2017 20:34 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) east-southeast of Yazd, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yazd in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1911 21:40, 264 kilometers (164 mi) east-southeast of Yazd. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Yazd
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Yazd.
When was the last earthquake in Yazd?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yazd on the evening of April 11, 2024 at 23:34 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east-southeast of Yazd at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yazd in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yazd?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yazd on the evening of April 18, 1911 at 21:40 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 264km east-southeast of Yazd at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yazd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yazd?
In the past 10 years, 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yazd. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
