M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Southeast of Bushehr, Iran

Bushehr, Iran —

What happened:

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck about 115 kilometers southeast of Bushehr, Iran, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:20 PM CT. The quake occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometers.

Impacts:

No felt reports, damage reports, or tsunami information were listed with the initial USGS report. Shaking from a magnitude 5.0 quake at shallow depth can be felt strongly near the epicenter, and residents in the area should check for hazards around their homes and workplaces.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay there until the shaking stops.

- After the shaking, check for hazards such as broken glass, fallen objects, and damaged gas or water lines.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one.

- If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground in case of a local tsunami risk.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 31, 2026.