By Mehdi Zare, professor at earthquake prediction center, IIEES

6.2 earthquake in the Sea of Marmara and warning of a major earthquake in Istanbul

TEHRAN - A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 in the Sea of Marmara, 40 km from Istanbul, Turkiye, shook at 12:49 pm local time on April 23, 2025. All thirty-three stations of the IIEES Iranian broadband seismic network of the International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering throughout Iran recorded this earthquake. The mechanism of the earthquake is strike-slip, and the epicenter of the earthquake is located at a depth of approximately 10 km and about 40 km southwest of Istanbul within the Sea of Marmara.

By Mehdi Zare

Why did the March 28 Myanmar earthquake cause major damage in South Asia?

TEHRAN - The Sagaing Fault, passing nearby Mandalay, Myanmar, has a long history of destructive earthquakes. In 1946, in an earthquake of M7.7 similar to the 2025 earthquake, the northern part of the Sagaing Fault ruptured near Mandalay, causing widespread damage.

IRCS ready to assist quake-hit Myanmar

TEHRAN – The director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, Razieh Alishvandi, has announced the IRCS's readiness to dispatch rescue forces and relief supplies to help people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll passes 1,000

The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand has passed 1,000, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.

By Mehdi Zare

New Delhi earthquake: seismicity increasing with land subsidence

In the early hours of 17 February 2025, an earthquake with a magnitude 4 occurred near Jail Park in Dhola Kawan, New Delhi, at a depth of 5 km, which was strongly felt throughout the Indian National Capital Region.

IRCS ready to provide relief services to quake-hit Nepal

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced readiness to assist people affected by the recent earthquake in Nepal.

Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site

TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Earthquake and safety drill to be held in schools

TEHRAN –The 26th national earthquake and safety drill will be held on Wednesday in schools to raise students' preparedness and ensure their safety during earthquakes.

Esfahak named one of UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages for 2024

TEHRAN – The historical village of Esfahak, nestled in Iran’s South Khorasan province, has achieved international recognition by being named one of the Best Tourism Villages for 2024 by UN Tourism.

Persepolis threatened by groundwater over-extraction, environmental official says

TEHRAN - A senior environmental official in Fars province has said excessive drilling of wells and the over-extraction of groundwater has led to land subsidence around the UNESCO-listed Persepolis.

Earthquake damages historical buildings in Kashmar

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, a magnitude 5 earthquake caused damage to several historical buildings in Kashmar, a historical city in eastern Iran.

Nine dead, hundreds injured as strong quake hits Taiwan

At least nine people have been killed and more than 900 others injured after Taiwan was rocked by its biggest earthquake in a quarter-century.

Sixth shipment of relief supplies sent to Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The sixth shipment of humanitarian aid has been sent to the earthquake victims in "Zinda Jan" district in Herat Province, Afghanistan.

Fourth consignment of aid sent to quake-hit Afghanistan

TEHRAN - The fourth consignment of humanitarian aid from Iran has been dispatched to Afghanistan which was hit by a series of devastating earthquakes earlier this month.

Iran sympathizes with Afghanistan over deadly quake

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed solidarity with the Afghan people over a deadly earthquake that killed thousands of people. 

Iran sends aid, rescuers to quake-hit Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society dispatched a package of humanitarian aid and a team of rescue forces to Afghanistan which was hit by an earthquake on Saturday.

Iran ready to support relief efforts in Morocco    

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Cresent Society is ready to assist Morocco in the ongoing relief operations following the powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the North African country late on Friday.

Shahdad: work starts on long-awaited watermill restoration

TEHRAN - Work has started on a long-awaited restoration of a quack-hit watermill, which is located in the touristic region of Shahdad on the margins of the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert in southern Iran.

Construction underway in quake-hit Khoy

Some 90 percent of houses that were damaged after a 5.4 magnitude struck the northwestern city of Khoy city on October 5, 2022, are being reconstructed.

By Mehdi Zare

The risk of a major earthquake in Lebanon

TEHRAN - After the earthquakes on 6 February 2023, Mw7.8 and Mw7.5 which caused extensive damages in Southern Turkey and northwest Syria, and more than 57000 victims, questions are raised on the possibility of similar events in Lebanon. 

By Mehdi Zare

The importance of earthquake insurance

Many people's houses in the city of Khoy, West Azarbaijan Province, northwest Iran, and the surrounding villages were destroyed in three earthquakes on 2 October 2022 and 18 and 27 January 2023, with magnitudes of 5.6, 5.6, and 5.9 respectively. 

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake in northwest leaves 80 injured

TEHRAN – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 hit the northwestern city of Khoy on Friday morning, leaving 80 injured so far.