Earthquakes in Iran — January 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in Iran during January 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 22 km.
The month's largest event in Iran was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Mohr, Iran on 23 January 2026 at 11:18 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Iran monthly average of 7 events over the period we cover, and up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 6 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 22 January, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Mohr, Iran on 23 January at 10 km; M4.8 near Jongīyeh, Iran on 11 January at 10 km; M4.7 near Mīnāb, Iran on 22 January at 46 km.
That is close to the 7 events Iran averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Iran, January 2026
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Mohr, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Jongīyeh, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Mīnāb, Iran | 46.2 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Shahrak-e Pābedānā, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Mīnāb, Iran | 57.3 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Aghajari, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Iran in January 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Iran during January 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Iran in January 2026?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Mohr, Iran on 23 January 2026.
Other months in Iran
Magnitudes for January 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.