Iran sits on the Arabia–Eurasia collision zone and is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This page pulls real records for Iran: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Iran.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Iran - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Iran - FAQ
Is Iran at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 80 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 555 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.4 in 1978.
What was the biggest earthquake in Iran?
The strongest earthquake on record near Iran is M7.4, in 1978 (52 km ESE of Tabas, Iran), from USGS.
Does Iran get tsunamis?
Yes - 2 tsunamis since 1608 (most recently 1890) within 555 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 3,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Iran?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.