southern IranSep 8, 2026, 16:36
Epicenter nearby22 km from Yasuj-8 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Iran
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Iran.
Updated: 08:32
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Iran
Iran Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days0
Past 30 Days8
Past 365 Days207
Largest Measured Events
4.0
TodayView
4.3
This WeekView
Iran–Iraq border region
4.7
This MonthView
5.6
This YearView
Sovetabad, Azerbaijan · 63 km SSE
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
2
4.3
Largest Magnitude
Iran–Iraq border region
Significant
0
4.0
Most Recent20 HR AGO
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 2Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
2 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Iran.
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Iran
How often does Iran have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Iran depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Iran recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Iran with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Iran?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Iran.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 9, 2026, 08:32 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
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