Latest earthquakes near Tabriz, East Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tabriz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tabriz (also known as Tebriz), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tabriz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tabriz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tabriz and elsewhere.
May 11, 2024 05:51PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Tabriz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tabriz roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tabriz in 2023. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tabriz that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tabriz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tabriz during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 226 | 91.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 8.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tabriz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tabriz occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:30 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) west-northwest of Tabriz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tabriz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:52, 228 kilometers (142 mi) west-northwest of Tabriz. It is the strongest earthquake near Tabriz in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tabriz, East Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Tabriz.
Nearest earthquakes from Tabriz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tabriz, East Azerbaijan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tabriz.
When was the last earthquake in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tabriz on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west of Tabriz at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tabriz, East Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tabriz, East Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tabriz on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-northwest of Tabriz at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tabriz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tabriz, East Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tabriz. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
