Tehran Seismic Zone • 200 km Monitoring Radius
Real-Time Earthquakes in Tehran, Iran
Live seismic telemetry, active fault rupture tracking, and ground motion hazard monitoring for the Tehran metropolitan area.
Landmark Historical Earthquakes in Tehran
Significant seismic benchmarks, cataloged damage, and engineering lessons shaping modern safety standards.
Malard, Tehran-Alborz Border
Struck at a depth of 7 km along the active North Tehran / Eshtehard fault system; sent millions of panicked residents sleeping outdoors in vehicles and city parks in sub-zero winter temperatures, killed 2 people, injured 115, and caused historic gridlock on all outbound avenues.
Damavand / Mosha Fault
Leveled many parts of historical Tehran, destroyed seventy villages, and damaged the Golestan Palace.
Seismic Geology & Soil Amplification in Tehran
Plate boundaries, tectonic kinematics, and local geotechnical ground response characteristics.
Tehran, a megacity of over 9 million people, lies at the southern foot of the rugged Alborz Mountains. The capital is directly boxed in by major active thrust faults: the North Tehran Fault along its northern suburbs and the Mosha and Rey faults to the east and south.
Local Soil Profile & Ground Motion Resonance
Northern Tehran sits on coarse Alborz alluvial fans, while southern Tehran is built on fine clay and sand beds with high groundwater levels and high liquefaction hazard.
Major Active Fault Systems Near Tehran
Seismogenic fault lines, maximum credible magnitudes (MCE), and proximity to the metropolitan center.
North Tehran Fault (NTF)
Traces for 110 km directly across the northern luxury districts of Niavaran, Tajrish, and Saadat Abad.
Mosha Fault
Major active fault cutting across the southern Alborz near Mount Damavand.
Seismic Safety, Observatory & Building Codes
Official seismological monitoring, building construction standards, early warnings, and emergency response.
Frequently Asked Questions About Earthquakes in Tehran
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding seismic risks, building safety, and preparedness in Tehran.
Why is Tehran considered one of the world’s most vulnerable capitals?▾
Due to the intersection of three major active faults (North Tehran, Mosha, Rey), high population density, and millions living in unreinforced brick structures.