Category EASTERN IRAN

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes Eastern Iran on 4th May 2026

Sunset over expansive desert dunes with mountains in the background

Eastern Iran, encompassing provinces like Razavi Khorasan, South Khorasan, and Sistan and Baluchestan, acts as a crucial, arid frontier bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan. Centered around major agricultural oases like Mashhad, it serves as a historic trade hub linking Central Asia…