If an earthquake begins while you are inside a building in Iran, get low, take cover beneath sturdy nearby furniture if available and hold on until the shaking stops. Protect your head and neck from falling shelves, glass, light fixtures and other objects. Do not run towards crowded stairs, jump from a balcony or use a lift while the building is shaking. After the movement stops, assess the exit and follow local emergency instructions to a suitable open assembly area, keeping away from damaged buildings, walls and overhead wires.
If someone is trapped, seriously injured or a fire has started, call 125 for fire and rescue, 115 for ambulance and urgent medical assistance, or 110 for police emergencies. These numbers are confirmed by Iran’s official tourism emergency directory, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UK Government’s current travel information. Give your province, town, street, floor, number of people and road access details. Do not enter unstable rubble as an untrained rescuer.
This guide is for families, students, workers, drivers and visitors in Tehran, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Sanandaj, Shiraz, Isfahan, Qazvin, Bam, Mashhad, Bandar Abbas and other parts of Iran. It explains immediate protection, building damage, mountain landslides, schools, aftershocks, essential medicine, water safety, rescue and recovery. It is general earthquake preparedness, not a live earthquake notice or a prediction of when another quake will occur.
Quick answer: first twelve earthquake decisions
- 1. Get low, cover your head and neck, and hold on during strong shaking wherever suitable nearby protection is available.
- 2. Keep away from windows, unstable cupboards, hanging fixtures and heavy items that may fall.
- 3. Do not use lifts or rush into crowded stairways during shaking. Protect yourself nearby before deciding how to leave.
- 4. Outdoors, stay clear of walls, façades, signs and overhead cables when a safer open location is accessible.
- 5. Driving, slow smoothly and stop in a safer open area, avoiding bridges, steep cuttings and overhead structures where possible.
- 6. After movement stops, check injuries, gas leaks, exposed wiring, damaged stairs and fallen masonry.
- 7. For urgent help, use 115 ambulance, 125 fire/rescue or 110 police.
- 8. Expect aftershocks and avoid damaged buildings until the responsible authority or qualified professionals clear access.
- 9. In mountains, stay away from fresh rockfall, landslides, cracked slopes and closed roads.
- 10. If coastal tsunami instructions apply after a major offshore earthquake, follow the relevant local higher-ground plan.
- 11. Communicate concise family status updates and keep roads clear for responders whenever possible.
- 12. Return only when the building, road, water and utilities are safe, not merely because the earthquake has ended.
These steps are consistent with USGS earthquake protective guidance and Ready.gov earthquake safety, alongside verified Iranian emergency contacts.
Why Iran has significant earthquake exposure
Iran lies within a tectonically active region where major geological plates and fault systems interact. Different provinces experience earthquakes for different geological reasons, and shaking can damage towns, cities and mountain roads.
A long period without a damaging earthquake in one district does not guarantee that the fault is inactive. Nor does a small tremor predict an exact future major event.
The practical response is to strengthen buildings appropriately, anchor furniture, know the emergency contacts and practise what to do before the shaking starts.
The biggest improvements in safety are often actions completed in advance, not clever last-second manoeuvres performed after the room is moving.
Drop, Cover and Hold On
For most people indoors in a suitable building, the immediate protective action is Drop, Cover and Hold On: get low to avoid being knocked down, shelter beneath sturdy furniture where possible, and hold it while covering the head and neck.
If a sturdy table is not nearby, stay low and protect the head while moving as little as practicable away from glass and falling furniture.
Do not run across a room merely to find an ideal table. Falling objects may strike during the journey.
The principle is prompt nearby protection against the immediate hazards of shaking, followed by a considered movement decision when conditions permit.
Why the doorway is not universally safest
Some earthquake myths portray every doorway as stronger than every other part of a building. Construction types vary, and a doorway can contain a swinging door, glass or overhead objects.
In many modern structures, a suitable sturdy table or safe nearby cover is preferable to racing towards a door frame.
Do not assume that standing beneath a heavy cabinet or beside a refrigerator creates a reliable life-saving triangle. Such objects may move or fall.
Select protection based on the actual space and the risk of falling objects, not a universally repeated internet diagram.
Apartments and high-rise buildings
A person in a multistorey building may feel significant sway. While shaking is active, avoid rushing to a stairwell or entering a lift.
When the movement stops, check for signs of stair damage, loose glass and blocked exits. Follow the building’s emergency procedures and current authority instructions.
Do not assume a lift is safe because electricity is available or because another person has used it.
A household on an upper floor should have an accessibility plan for someone who cannot walk downstairs. The departure procedure must work for all occupants, not only those who can run.
Tehran: building and neighbourhood preparedness
A family in Tehran may live in a flat, older home or mixed-use building with shops and residential floors. Each environment has different falling-object and escape hazards.
Before a quake, identify nearby strong furniture, clear clutter from exits and secure bookcases or heavy televisions. Agree on an outdoor family meeting area away from tall façades.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency’s Tehran earthquake preparedness project illustrates the importance of damage estimation, local planning and evacuation routes.
A general capital-city earthquake warning cannot identify the safety of one staircase; building-specific preparedness matters.
Tabriz, northwestern cities and local conditions
Northern and northwestern Iranian cities have their own seismic histories, fault systems and building types. Residents should use current local disaster guidance rather than assume an instruction for Tehran describes every neighbourhood.
A school on a broad road may have a different safe assembly arrangement from an older home in a narrow alley.
Do not choose a gathering point directly beneath a damaged wall merely because it is the closest open space.
Community drills and local routes are useful precisely because an earthquake can affect a familiar neighbourhood in unexpected ways.
Kermanshah and mountain settlements
Mountain communities may face rockfall, unstable slopes and blocked roads as secondary consequences of ground shaking.
A house that remains upright may become inaccessible if a bridge or steep road cutting has failed.
Avoid crossing fresh landslide material or standing beneath a visibly cracked cliff to photograph damage. Follow road authority and responder restrictions.
If supplies or medical care become difficult to reach, inform the appropriate local emergency contacts and identify safe temporary shelter.
Mountain access and slope stability are distinct hazards that must be considered after the shaking.
Bam and lessons from historical disaster
Iran’s historical earthquakes, including the devastating Bam earthquake of 2003, demonstrate the importance of construction quality, emergency response and preparedness.
A historical tragedy is a reason to reduce avoidable risks, not evidence that another earthquake will occur on the same date or with the same magnitude.
Buildings with different construction and maintenance may respond very differently to shaking.
Do not describe an old damage photograph as a live event. Use history to improve building safety, realistic family plans and understanding of response limitations.
Outdoors during strong shaking
If already outside, look for a genuinely open area away from buildings, high walls, glass, streetlights and electrical or telephone cables.
Do not run between unstable façades just because a public square is beyond them. If movement itself is unsafe, stay low and protect the head.
After the shaking, remain cautious about loose masonry and tiles, particularly in narrow streets with older buildings.
A place is safer because it is outside the likely falling-debris zone, not merely because it is outside a door.
Driving when the earthquake begins
Maintain vehicle control, reduce speed steadily and stop in a suitable open position if possible, avoiding tunnels, bridges, overhead signs and unstable slopes.
Do not brake abruptly into moving traffic. After shaking stops, inspect for road deformation, rockfall or damage to bridges before proceeding.
A navigation app may not show fresh road closures or collapsed pavement.
If the journey is nonessential, postpone until current road and emergency information is available. An ordinary driving schedule should never override the road’s physical condition.
Schools and students during shaking
Students need a simple and practised response: get low, protect the head, use sturdy desk cover when available and remain with the supervising adult.
Teachers should know where pupils assemble when the movement stops and who will assist anyone with mobility or medical needs.
Parents should follow the school’s reunification procedure rather than drive through damaged roads to the entrance.
A good school earthquake plan prevents injuries during the shaking and ensures every child remains supervised afterward.
In markets and crowded public places
Crowded bazaars, shopping streets, halls and transit stations can contain hanging goods, glass and dense groups near exits.
During strong shaking, protect yourself against falling objects rather than joining a stampede toward one doorway. After it stops, follow staff and emergency instructions along the safest available route.
Do not stand beneath a damaged awning or signboard waiting for friends.
Crowd movement can itself cause injuries, so calm protection and organised departure serve different phases of the emergency.
At work or in a factory
Worksites may contain suspended machinery, stacked products, chemicals and electrical or gas systems. Employers should have procedures for the immediate protection of workers and the later inspection of equipment.
A factory should not restart machines merely because electricity returns.
If chemicals, fuels or dangerous loads have been displaced, restrict the area and request qualified assistance.
Worker safety and the condition of critical infrastructure must be assessed before production or delivery schedules resume.
How to recognise serious building damage
Large new cracks, displaced supports, leaning walls, damaged stairs and falling masonry are reasons for caution.
A resident cannot reliably determine structural safety from one photograph or the fact that a front door still opens.
Do not re-enter a restricted or visibly damaged building just to retrieve documents, appliances or a phone.
Seek local authority or qualified professional assessment when substantial damage is suspected. Building safety is a technical decision, not a test of courage.
Aftershocks: why you must remain cautious
Aftershocks may occur following a larger earthquake. Their timing and magnitude cannot be promised in advance.
An already damaged façade, staircase or retaining wall may be especially susceptible to further movement.
Avoid lingering close to weakened structures. If strong shaking happens again, repeat immediate protection.
A quiet day does not guarantee that all danger has ended. Return to normal occupancy only when the specific building and services are sufficiently safe.
Gas leaks following a quake
Ground movement can damage gas installations and cooking equipment. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, avoid smoking, flames and unnecessary operation of electrical switches in the affected space.
Leave safely and request trained assistance. Do not attempt to identify a leak using a match or cigarette lighter.
A visible crack around a gas connection does not prove the system can be repaired without isolation and qualified work.
Fire and explosion may remain possible after ground shaking is over, making gas safety an independent response priority.
Fallen power lines and wet wiring
Earthquakes can damage electrical poles, household wiring and water systems. Treat downed lines as potentially live, even during an area-wide power outage.
Do not enter standing water to operate a damaged breaker. Keep children and animals away from exposed wiring.
A flooded basement or cracked electrical board needs competent professional evaluation before use.
The absence of lights is not proof that electricity is absent from every damaged cable.
Water pipes, tanks and sanitation
Broken water or sewage pipes can contaminate household supplies. Seek official water-service and health guidance before drinking or preparing infant food.
Boiling can reduce some microbial hazards where recommended, but does not remove many fuel or chemical contaminants.
Maintain hand hygiene and keep drinking-water storage covered.
A dry home may still be unsuitable for ordinary life if its water, sanitation and electricity have failed. Infrastructure recovery matters as much as structural appearance.
Children, infants and feeding
Infants and young children depend on adults to recognise hazards, provide safe shelter and maintain suitable feeding.
Keep age-appropriate infant supplies ready in an emergency bag. Never dilute formula incorrectly or use potentially contaminated water.
After the shaking, ensure children remain with a responsible caregiver and do not attempt to cross debris-covered roads alone.
A household plan should explain who carries the child, who brings essential medicine and where everyone will meet.
Older adults and disabilities
Someone using a wheelchair, cane or powered medical device may not be able to use damaged stairs or travel rapidly over rubble.
Arrange appropriate helpers, accessible routes and emergency contact details before a disaster.
In an urgent call, state the person’s condition, the floor and the exact access difficulty. A responder may need specialised support rather than a standard walking evacuation.
The safety plan must account for the slowest or most medically dependent household member.
Medical emergencies: 115 ambulance
Iran’s verified national medical emergency number is 115.
Call for serious bleeding, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, significant trauma or other life-threatening medical conditions.
Give the province, town, street, building, floor and any obstruction to ambulance access.
The UK Government’s Iran medical guidance confirms 115 and highlights the importance of arranging care and considering transport limitations.
Do not assume an ambulance can reach a road blocked by landslides or collapsed buildings without additional rescue coordination.
Fire and rescue: 125
125 is the verified fire and rescue contact published by Iran’s tourism authorities and international government travel directories.
Report building fires, suspected urgent fire hazards or rescue situations requiring trained equipment.
Do not enter unstable rubble to attempt lifting a collapsed wall without support. Further movement can trap additional rescuers or worsen injuries.
From a safe location, share the last-known position and number of missing people. Accurate information assists the professional response without putting additional people in danger.
Police emergencies: 110
110 connects to Iranian police emergency services.
Police may have responsibilities involving public order, traffic and other urgent safety incidents. During a major earthquake, follow local responder instructions and closures.
Do not call police merely to ask the magnitude of a small tremor; use relevant scientific and official information for routine questions.
An emergency contact sheet should distinguish police, ambulance, fire rescue and local disaster management offices.
Correctly matching the need to the service can save time when communication systems are congested.
Red Crescent and disaster-relief coordination
The Iranian Red Crescent Society is an important humanitarian and disaster-response organisation in Iran, alongside national and local authorities.
It can contribute rescue, relief and community support depending on the incident.
Some sources describe a separate Red Crescent rescue contact, but this guide uses 110, 115 and 125 as the primary independently verified emergency numbers rather than promising that every additional short code is available nationally.
For local rescue support or temporary accommodation, follow the current instructions issued by the responsible emergency authorities.
Distinguish a charitable relief organisation, an administrative contact and urgent emergency dispatch.
If someone is buried beneath rubble
Call trained responders promptly and give the last-known room, floor or location.
Do not move large structural parts or disturb precarious rubble without expert direction. Additional collapse can seriously injure the victim and any untrained rescuer.
If you are trapped, preserve energy and signal using a phone, tapping or whistle when possible. Avoid flames in a space where gas pipes may have been damaged.
Rescue speed matters, but uncontrolled intervention in unstable structures can create more casualties.
First aid while waiting for help
Make sure the place is safe enough to approach. Control severe bleeding according to first-aid training and seek emergency help for unconsciousness, breathing problems or major injury.
Avoid unnecessary movement of someone with a suspected serious spinal injury unless escape from immediate danger requires it.
Do not force water into a person who cannot swallow safely.
Follow ambulance or rescue instructions over the phone when possible. Immediate care should be appropriate to the person’s condition and the rescuer’s abilities, not improvised beyond training.
Coastal earthquakes and tsunami decisions
Some offshore earthquakes may generate tsunamis, though most earthquakes do not.
If in a low coastal location and you experience strong or prolonged shaking, or authorities issue a tsunami warning, follow the relevant safe inland or higher-ground plan when movement is possible.
Do not remain on a beach, port or low estuary waiting for a visible wave. Tsunami water may arrive as repeated surges and currents rather than one breaking wall of water.
The correct coastal action depends on actual natural warning signs and current maritime emergency information.
Landslides and mountain roads
A mountain road may become hazardous from falling rocks, cracked ground or unstable retaining walls after a quake.
Do not cross fresh debris, stand below a damaged cliff or drive around an emergency barrier.
A road can appear partly clear while another slope above is still unstable.
Follow road and local emergency guidance. Reaching a safe destination requires a safe route, not simply the shortest journey shown on a phone.
Dams, rivers and secondary flooding
Earthquakes can damage water structures or block river channels with landslide debris. A temporary blockage may cause water to accumulate upstream or create a later surge.
Do not go to a damaged dam or landslide blockage to inspect it. Follow official downstream warnings where such conditions have been identified.
If moving from a flood hazard, choose stable ground outside both the water and slope failure paths.
Multiple hazards may occur in sequence, so the response plan should be reassessed when new information becomes available.
An earthquake emergency kit for Iran
- Prescribed medicines and important medical information.
- Identification, household contacts and necessary documents.
- Safe drinking water and ready-to-eat food for initial disruption.
- Flashlight, batteries, phone charger and power bank.
- Sturdy shoes, practical clothing and warm items when needed.
- Infant feeding and basic hygiene materials.
- Mobility, hearing and vision aids and critical device accessories.
- A written family meeting location and out-of-area contact.
- A simple whistle or signalling item.
- Keys, small cash and appropriate pet supplies if easily available.
Prepare it before shaking. Do not leave immediate cover or re-enter a dangerous home to retrieve a bag during the emergency.
A family meeting point that is genuinely safe
Choose a location away from tall damaged façades, poles and overhead lines.
Have a backup meeting point if a bridge, road or alley is blocked. Keep one trusted out-of-area contact who can receive short status updates.
Children should know who is responsible for them at school or during travel.
Practise the plan so people do not make conflicting journeys to different locations. A family meeting point is useful only when the route to it remains safe after damage.
Planning for a possible communications outage
Electricity and mobile service can fail or become overloaded after a major event.
Keep written contact details and a small amount of available backup power. Use short messages when service is working rather than making repeated unnecessary calls.
Do not rely solely on a phone map for remote mountain locations or one person knowing all the evacuation arrangements.
If a family member is missing, share useful last-known information with responders.
Redundant communication reduces confusion when ordinary networks are not reliable.
Schools and community assembly
A school should have a plan to protect pupils during shaking, use safe exits afterward and account for everyone in a suitable open area.
The assembly point needs to avoid falling walls or overhead objects; merely being outside is not enough.
Parents should follow the school’s reunification procedure rather than drive through emergency road closures.
A child must remain supervised even if the normal timetable has been disrupted.
Temporary accommodation after damage
If a home is unsafe, seek an authorised temporary shelter or another suitable protected location.
Different reception or assembly sites may have different facilities. Ask about drinking water, toilets, medical care, accessibility and how to keep family members together.
Do not assume every school or sports hall is automatically operating as overnight shelter after an earthquake.
Use current local official guidance to identify a real, accessible refuge rather than an old list.
Protecting pets and livestock
Animals can be injured or frightened by shaking and structural damage.
Keep safe carriers or leads ready where practical. Do not enter a structurally unsafe house, barn or walled compound after evacuation solely to retrieve an animal.
Farmers should inspect drinking water and damaged fencing from safe locations, using appropriate veterinary or agriculture advice when needed.
Preparing animal care before an emergency reduces dangerous last-minute decisions by household members.
Work, markets and business recovery
Commercial buildings may have damaged shelves, glass, machinery or utilities after shaking.
Employers should account for workers, secure dangerous spaces and obtain qualified inspections before reopening.
A delivery appointment is not an adequate reason to cross a damaged bridge or enter a restricted warehouse.
Insurance and business documentation can be addressed after life safety and essential infrastructure are stabilised.
Reopening should be based on safe access and function, not a fixed sales timetable.
Why old photographs can mislead
Earthquake photographs and videos can reappear years later with a current location label.
Check the original source, date and location before forwarding. A magnitude reported for one province does not mean every town experienced the same intensity or damage.
Claims of a precisely predicted future quake should be treated cautiously; earthquake science does not provide dependable exact-date predictions.
Sharing accurate information helps families respond without inventing an evacuation or dismissing a genuine local restriction.
Current travel considerations for visitors
Several governments have issued serious travel warnings for Iran in 2026 owing to security conditions. The Singapore MFA advisory of 1 March 2026 and current UK guidance should be checked for travel decisions.
Those advisories are separate from earthquake science. A traveller or foreign resident already in Iran still needs local earthquake preparedness, emergency numbers and an accommodation evacuation plan.
Do not assume consular assistance or ordinary international travel services will be available promptly during a large disaster.
For earthquake safety, use local responders; for travel choices, separately verify current foreign-ministry guidance.
After an earthquake: the first 24 hours
Account for household members, check immediate health and assess whether a building remains safe enough to occupy.
Do not drive unnecessarily through damaged streets. Keep roads open for ambulances, rescue crews and utility workers.
Use verified safe water and food and avoid damaged electricity or gas systems. Follow local official updates about aftershocks, road closures and temporary shelter.
A family may need to remain away from home even if the main shaking ended hours earlier.
The first day is about protecting people and establishing reliable essentials, not restoring every possession immediately.
Longer-term building and structural checks
A serious earthquake may require engineering assessment of foundations, columns, walls and stairs.
Do not mask significant cracks with fresh plaster and assume safety has been restored. Seismic strengthening and repair should be designed by appropriately qualified professionals.
Owners and tenants should follow current local access permissions and any building-management restrictions.
Sound structural decisions can protect future occupants long after media attention has moved elsewhere.
Scenario 1: a family in a Tehran apartment
Imagine a family in Tehran when heavy furniture moves and glass begins breaking.
They take nearby sturdy cover and protect their heads instead of rushing for the lift. Afterward, they check the exit and follow the building’s current safe departure plan.
This is a fictional teaching example, not a live earthquake report. The lesson is immediate nearby protection before movement decisions.
Scenario 2: a mountain road is struck by rockfall
A driver finds fresh stones and a police barrier after shaking in a mountain area.
The driver turns back and seeks an authorised alternative rather than driving beneath another unstable slope.
The lesson is road damage and new rockfall risk may remain after the ground becomes still.
Scenario 3: someone smells gas after a quake
A resident discovers an unusual gas smell in a damaged kitchen.
They avoid switches and flames, leave safely and contact fire or appropriate utility services rather than investigate with a lighter.
The lesson is secondary explosion risk can be more important than retrieving household property.
Scenario 4: a school gathers children after shaking
A school has moved pupils to a safe open area but nearby streets are closed due to falling façade material.
Parents follow the authorised reunification process instead of driving through the closures.
The lesson is supervision and communication prevent another hazard after the quake.
Scenario 5: an older resident cannot use the stairs
A building lift stops after the earthquake, and a resident using a wheelchair cannot descend independently.
Family members contact the appropriate emergency service and explain the exact floor, mobility needs and stair condition.
The lesson is clear accessibility information supports safe professional evacuation.
Scenario 6: a building looks intact but has major cracks
Neighbours say it is safe to retrieve belongings because the building’s outer wall is still upright.
A family sees new damage in the stairwell and waits for appropriate assessment rather than enter.
The lesson is structural safety cannot be concluded from a quick external glance.
Scenario 7: an old earthquake video spreads online
A viral post claims that historical footage of a collapsed building shows a new earthquake with a predicted sequel the next day.
Residents check the date and official sources instead of forwarding a precise prediction or a fabricated evacuation notice.
The lesson is honest uncertainty and verified location protect readers better than sensational certainty.
Common earthquake mistakes in Iran
- “A doorway is always safer than sturdy cover.” Building and falling-object conditions differ.
- “I should run to the stairs while the building shakes.” Movement may be dangerous; protect nearby first.
- “An elevator is the fastest safe exit.” It may stop or be damaged.
- “I can jump from a first-floor balcony.” Falls and debris can cause serious injury.
- “A small tremor predicts a larger quake next Tuesday.” Exact-date prediction is not reliable.
- “The earthquake magnitude determines my building’s safety.” Local shaking and construction matter.
- “A quiet hour means no further aftershock can occur.” Aftershocks remain possible.
- “Visible cracks can be covered with plaster and ignored.” Serious structural damage requires assessment.
- “A fallen power line is harmless during an outage.” Treat it as live.
- “I can check a gas leak with a flame.” Sparks and fire are dangerous.
- “Every building should evacuate through the same route.” Access and accessibility differ.
- “Someone must enter unstable rubble to help immediately.” Trained rescue may be necessary to avoid more casualties.
- “115 is the national police emergency number.” It is ambulance; police is 110.
- “125 is the ambulance number.” It is fire and rescue.
- “All earthquakes generate tsunamis.” Most do not.
- “Boiling removes every chemical contaminant from water.” It does not.
- “The street reopened so my apartment must be safe.” Building clearance is separate.
- “An old video proves today’s disaster notice.” Verify time, place and source.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first during an earthquake in Iran?
Get low, take nearby sturdy cover and protect your head and neck until the shaking stops. Then assess safe evacuation and follow local instructions.
What are Iran’s emergency numbers?
115 ambulance, 125 fire and rescue, 110 police, confirmed by official and current government travel directories.
Should I use a lift during earthquake shaking?
No. A lift can stop or become unsafe. Protect yourself nearby and assess safe departure after shaking.
Can earthquakes in Iran be accurately predicted for an exact date?
No dependable method predicts the exact time and place of a future damaging earthquake. Prepare rather than trust precise-date rumours.
Are mountain roads dangerous after earthquakes?
Yes. Rockfall, landslides, bridge damage and unstable cut slopes may make roads unsafe or closed.
Can an aftershock cause further damage?
Yes. Avoid previously damaged buildings and follow current authority restrictions.
What if someone is trapped under rubble?
Contact trained fire and rescue services on 125, give exact location and avoid destabilising structural debris as an untrained rescuer.
When is it safe to return to my home?
After local permission and relevant structural, gas, electrical, water and access assessments.
Should visitors check current travel advisories?
Yes. Foreign-ministry travel advisories address broader security and consular risks, distinct from earthquake preparedness.
Official resources and related eduKate guides
- Iran official tourism authority — emergency numbers.
- Singapore MFA — Iran travel information and local emergency services.
- UK FCDO — Iran emergency contacts.
- Ireland DFA — Iran emergency contacts.
- US Geological Survey — earthquake protective actions.
- FEMA Ready.gov — earthquake preparedness.
- UN Iran — earthquake preparedness and rescue coordination exercise.
- JICA — Tehran earthquake emergency planning and mapping.
- US State Department — Iran emergencies and care.
- eduKateSG — What to Do When There Is an Earthquake in Türkiye.
- eduKateSG — What to Do When There Is an Earthquake in Italy.
- eduKateSG — What to Do When There Is an Earthquake in China.
Editorial review: 13 November 2026. General earthquake preparedness only. This article is not a current disaster report, building inspection or confirmation of road access. Follow current local emergency authorities.