Earthquakes Near Tehran
Within 300 km · past 12 months · M3+
The latest earthquake near Tehran was magnitude 4.6, 234 km east-northeast of Tehran (39 km WNW of Dāmghān, Iran), on 31 Jul 2026, 12:38 pm local time. In the past 12 months the USGS recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ within 300 km; the strongest was M4.6.
- Magnitude 3–3.9
- 0
- Magnitude 4–4.9
- 7
- Magnitude 5–5.9
- 0
- Magnitude 6+
- 0
Recent earthquakes near Tehran
Times in Tehran local time.
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | From Tehran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 39 km WNW of Dāmghān, Iran | 31 Jul 2026, 12:38 pm83 days ago | 10 km | 234 km ENE |
| 4.4 | 25 km ENE of Behshahr, Iran | 16 May 2026, 8:19 pm159 days ago | 10 km | 246 km ENE |
| 4.3 | 13 km W of Damāvand, Iran | 12 May 2026, 11:46 pm163 days ago | 10 km | 45 km E |
| 4.4 | 10 km SSW of Langarūd, Iran | 21 Feb 2026, 8:39 am243 days ago | 10 km | 196 km NW |
| 4.0 | 29 km NNE of Jūybār, Iran | 20 Feb 2026, 12:23 pm244 days ago | 10 km | 198 km NE |
| 4.1 | 64 km N of Nekā, Iran | 9 Dec 2025, 4:22 am318 days ago | 10 km | 232 km NE |
| 4.0 | 18 km S of Nekā, Iran | 28 Nov 2025, 4:05 am329 days ago | 10 km | 188 km ENE |
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Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Tehran today?
No earthquake of magnitude 3+ was recorded within 300 km of Tehran in the past 24 hours. The latest was 83 days ago.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tehran this year?
M4.6, 234 km east-northeast of Tehran, on 31 Jul 2026, 12:38 pm.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines. Do not use lifts.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — public domain (earthquake.usgs.gov). Outside the United States the USGS catalogue is most complete for magnitude 4.5 and above; national agencies may list smaller quakes. Magnitudes can be revised after review.