Latest earthquakes near Alborz, Iran today

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List of latest earthquakes near Alborz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 13, 2024 21:58
(Tehran)
M 4.7 193 km ENE
from Karaj
Dec 1, 2024 02:00
(Tehran)
M 3.4 156 km ESE
from Karaj
Nov 3, 2024 19:27
(Tehran)
M 3.4 288 km SW
from Naz̧arābād
Nov 3, 2024 05:16
(Tehran)
M 4.6 149 km ESE
from Karaj
Oct 19, 2024 08:46
(Tehran)
M 3.6 160 km W
from Karaj
Oct 5, 2024 22:45
(Tehran)
M 4.5 179 km ESE
from Karaj
Apr 19, 2024 03:02
(Tehran)
M 4.3 282 km ENE
from Karaj
Apr 2, 2024 05:58
(Tehran)
M 3.1 278 km SSE
from Karaj
Mar 18, 2024 23:53
(Tehran)
M 4.3 283 km ESE
from Karaj
Feb 3, 2024 20:53
(Tehran)
M 3.7 134 km SW
from Karaj
Jan 29, 2024 04:40
(Tehran)
M 3.3 284 km ESE
from Karaj
Dec 14, 2023 14:30
(Tehran)
M 4.4 271 km NNW
from Naz̧arābād
Dec 8, 2023 20:30
(Tehran)
M 3.1 293 km NNW
from Naz̧arābād
Nov 22, 2023 04:32
(Tehran)
M 3.1 260 km NW
from Karaj
Nov 10, 2023 17:18
(Tehran)
M 4.2 72 km SSW
from Karaj
Nov 10, 2023 17:17
(Tehran)
M 4.1 177 km S
from Karaj
Sep 8, 2023 22:44
(Tehran)
M 3.4 155 km WSW
from Karaj
Aug 25, 2023 23:30
(Tehran)
M 4.0 190 km SE
from Karaj
Aug 25, 2023 22:40
(Tehran)
M 4.2 197 km SE
from Karaj
Aug 19, 2023 14:48
(Tehran)
M 3.9 90 km ESE
from Karaj
Aug 10, 2023 14:54
(Tehran)
M 3.0 260 km NW
from Karaj
Jul 19, 2023 18:44
(Tehran)
M 4.7 277 km ENE
from Karaj
Jul 19, 2023 18:44
(Tehran)
M 4.3 263 km ENE
from Karaj
Feb 13, 2023 19:46
(Tehran)
M 3.6 89 km NNE
from Karaj
Feb 8, 2023 09:49
(Tehran)
M 3.7 254 km NW
from Karaj

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Alborz

Alborz Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Dec 13, 2024 21:58

Average

A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alborz, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alborz in 2022. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alborz that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Alborz with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alborz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Alborz 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Alborz (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 85 98.84%
Mag. 5 1 1.16%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Alborz

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5
On Oct 24, 2020 15:04.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.4
On Jun 21, 1990 00:30.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alborz occurred on Oct 24, 2020 15:04 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) west of Karaj, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alborz in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 189 kilometers (117 mi) west of Karaj. It is the strongest earthquake near Alborz 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 Alborz, Iran 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 Alborz.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Alborz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 24, 2020 15:04
(Tehran)
M 5.0 186 km W
from Karaj
Dec 20, 2017 23:27
(Tehran)
M 4.9 21 km S
from Karaj
Jan 20, 2022 05:07
(Tehran)
M 4.8 195 km SSE
from Karaj
Dec 5, 2017 18:57
(Tehran)
M 4.8 165 km NNW
from Karaj
Dec 13, 2024 21:58
(Tehran)
M 4.7 193 km ENE
from Karaj
Sep 23, 2018 02:04
(Tehran)
M 4.7 212 km ENE
from Karaj
Jan 31, 2019 13:01
(Tehran)
M 4.7 270 km NW
from Karaj
Jul 19, 2023 18:44
(Tehran)
M 4.7 277 km ENE
from Karaj
Nov 30, 2021 18:36
(Tehran)
M 4.7 202 km W
from Karaj
Nov 3, 2024 05:16
(Tehran)
M 4.6 149 km ESE
from Karaj

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Alborz

Earthquakes by city in Alborz

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Alborz, Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alborz.

When was the last earthquake in Alborz, Iran?

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alborz on the evening of December 13, 2024 at 21:58 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east-northeast of Karaj at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alborz, Iran in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Alborz, Iran?

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Alborz on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 189km northwest of Karaj at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alborz since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Alborz, Iran?

In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alborz. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.