Seismic Monitor
Earthquakes in Iran today: live seismic activity and monitoring
Use this page to monitor recent earthquakes in Iran, see where seismic activity is clustering, and explore individual event details.
Recent earthquakes in Iran
Seismic events sorted by the latest updates with detail links for deeper context.
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Seismic hotspots
Where activity is clustering
About this tracker
Iran's Seismic Environment
Iran sits on the Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, where the Arabian Plate is colliding with the Eurasian Plate. This continental collision has produced a vast and complex network of faults across Iran, making it one of the most seismically active countries in the world. Iran experiences an average of one magnitude 6+ earthquake per year and several magnitude 5+ events.
Iran's seismic history is devastating: the 2003 Bam earthquake (M6.6) killed over 26,000 people and destroyed the ancient citadel of Bam. The 1990 Manjil-Rudbar earthquake (M7.4) killed over 40,000. These high death tolls are largely due to unreinforced masonry construction — a continuing vulnerability across the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Iran have so many earthquakes?
Iran lies on the Alpine-Himalayan belt where the Arabian Plate is colliding with the Eurasian Plate at about 2.5 cm per year. This continental collision has created a vast network of active faults across the Iranian Plateau.
Is Tehran at risk for a major earthquake?
Tehran sits on several active faults including the North Tehran Fault, capable of a magnitude 7+ earthquake. With a population of over 9 million in largely non-earthquake-resistant buildings, a major earthquake in Tehran is considered one of the highest seismic risks in the world.
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Last updated 3/15/2026, 1:04:38 PM