Latest earthquakes near Alborz, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alborz, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alborz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alborz (also known as البرز), it will show up within minutes.
Alborz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 87 | 98.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.14% |
| 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
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 125 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.
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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Alborz on the afternoon of May 18, 2025 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 122km east of Karaj at a depth of 8km 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, 88 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 41 days.
