- A magnitude 4 earthquake struck Iran’s Fars province on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025.
- The Iranian quake occurred at 10:17 AM local time in Lamerd city at a depth of 9 km.
- No immediate casualties were reported from the Iran earthquake.
- A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded in Georgia, near Tbilisi, on the same day.
- The Georgian quake occurred at 06:03:27 local time, 20 km NW of Tbilisi, at a depth of 9 km.
Earthquakes Jolt Iran and Georgia on the Same Day
Two separate earthquakes were recorded in the Caucasus region on Sunday, April 6, 2025, affecting both Iran and Georgia. The seismic events occurred several hours apart, with no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.
Magnitude 4 Earthquake Rocks Southern Iran
The first earthquake struck Iran’s southern Fars province in the morning. According to the Mehr News Agency, the magnitude 4 tremor occurred at 10:17 AM local time, with its epicenter in the city of Lamerd. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 9 kilometers. Initial reports indicate that there were no immediate casualties or significant damage. Local authorities are likely assessing the situation in the affected areas.
Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Near Tbilisi, Georgia
Later in the day, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded in neighboring Georgia. The seismic event occurred at 06:03:27 local time (02:03:27 GMT), with the epicenter located 20 kilometers northwest of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. The earthquake’s hypocenter was also at a depth of 9 kilometers.
Data from the seismo-geodynamic network of the A. Nazarov Institute of Geophysics and Engineering Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia provided detailed information about the Georgian earthquake. The epicenter was located at latitude 41.5935 N and longitude 44.6159 E. The seismic impact in the epicentral zone was estimated at an intensity of 5 on the MSK-64 scale. This region is known as the Bolnisi focal zone, which experienced a stronger earthquake in 1913. The Armenian seismological network continues to monitor the seismic activity in the area.
While both earthquakes were of moderate magnitude, they serve as a reminder of the region’s seismic activity. Authorities in both Iran and Georgia will likely remain vigilant for any potential aftershocks or further developments.