Earthquakes in Iran — April 2026
5 earthquakes were recorded in Iran during April 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Iran was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Rāmhormoz, Iran on 18 April 2026 at 18:24 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Iran monthly average of 8 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 10 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 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Rāmhormoz, Iran on 18 April at 10 km; M4.6 near Rāmhormoz, Iran on 10 April at 10 km; M4.5 near Dogonbadan, Iran on 11 April at 10 km.
That is 34% below the 8 events Iran averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Iran, April 2026
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Rāmhormoz, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Rāmhormoz, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Dogonbadan, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Kāzerūn, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Fereydūnshahr, Iran | 10.0 | Iran | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Iran in April 2026?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Iran during April 2026, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Iran in April 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Rāmhormoz, Iran on 18 April 2026.
Other months in Iran
Magnitudes for April 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.