A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, according to reports from Mehr News Agency, sparking renewed fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic catastrophe in the future.
The repeated seismic activity has intensified concerns that accumulated tectonic pressure beneath and around the capital — located near several active fault lines — may eventually trigger a much stronger earthquake.
While minor tremors are relatively common in the region, experts note that it is far less usual for several earthquakes to occur consecutively within such a short period. The tremors were recorded near the Mosha Fault, considered one of the most active seismic zones in Iran.
State media reported that one of the earthquakes reached a magnitude of 4.6, though authorities said no casualties or material damage were recorded.
Experts Warn of Uncertain Seismic Signals
Iranian seismologist Mehdi Zare stated that it remains unclear whether the recent tremors represent a release of accumulated seismic energy — potentially reducing future risk — or whether they are warning signs of a larger earthquake still to come.
Iranian experts have repeatedly warned that a powerful earthquake near Tehran could have catastrophic consequences due to the city’s dense population and vulnerable infrastructure.
Iran is among the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. One of its deadliest disasters was the 2003 Bam earthquake, which killed more than 30,000 people.
The latest seismic activity has once again reignited public anxiety about Tehran’s preparedness for a potential major earthquake in the future.
