Latest earthquakes near Karaj, Alborz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karaj, Alborz, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karaj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karaj (also known as قَصَبِهِ كَرَج), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 19 hours ago (Mar 26 04:59 Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 268 km SSE from Karaj |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:14 Tehran) |
M 3.8 | 270 km SSE from Karaj |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 18:05 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 270 km SSE from Karaj |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 13:03 Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 282 km SSE from Karaj |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 11:30 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 271 km SSE from Karaj |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:23 Tehran) |
M 4.8 | 278 km SSE from Karaj |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:44 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 243 km NW from Karaj |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 12:41 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 271 km SSE from Karaj |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 03:24 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 95 km SE from Karaj |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 02:35 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 96 km SE from Karaj |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 09:19 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 183 km W from Karaj |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 00:33 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 298 km SW from Karaj |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 11:03 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 174 km NW from Karaj |
| 40 days ago (Feb 14 09:27 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 277 km ENE from Karaj |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 21:43 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 238 km ENE from Karaj |
| 48 days ago (Feb 6 12:45 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 135 km SW from Karaj |
| 52 days ago (Feb 2 20:07 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 78 km W from Karaj |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 14:55 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 255 km ESE from Karaj |
| 65 days ago (Jan 20 17:07 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 235 km NW from Karaj |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 23:53 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 273 km ESE from Karaj |
| Dec 13, 2024 21:58 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 191 km ENE from Karaj |
| Dec 1, 2024 02:00 (Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 156 km ESE from Karaj |
| Nov 3, 2024 05:16 (Tehran) |
M 4.6 | 146 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 |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Karaj
Karaj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karaj, Alborz 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 Karaj in 2022. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karaj 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 Karaj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Karaj 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 | 82 | 98.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 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 Karaj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karaj 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 Karaj 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 Karaj 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 Karaj, Alborz 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 Karaj.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 5, 2017 18:57 (Tehran) |
M 4.8 | 165 km NNW from Karaj |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:23 Tehran) |
M 4.8 | 278 km SSE from Karaj |
| Jan 20, 2022 05:07 (Tehran) |
M 4.8 | 195 km SSE from Karaj |
| Nov 30, 2021 18:36 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 202 km W from Karaj |
| Jan 31, 2019 13:01 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 270 km NW from Karaj |
| Sep 23, 2018 02:04 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 212 km ENE from Karaj |
| Jul 19, 2023 17:44 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 277 km ENE from Karaj |
| Dec 13, 2024 21:58 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 191 km ENE from Karaj |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Karaj
Nearest earthquakes from Karaj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karaj, Alborz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2017 23:27 (Tehran) |
M 4.9 | 21 km S from Karaj |
| Aug 13, 2015 23:12 (Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 26 km ENE from Karaj |
| Dec 27, 2017 00:54 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 27 km ESE from Karaj |
| Nov 10, 2023 17:18 (Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 72 km SSW from Karaj |
| May 27, 2022 16:33 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 90 km SSE from Karaj |
| Dec 8, 2022 08:07 (Tehran) |
M 4.3 | 91 km NE from Karaj |
| Dec 19, 2020 03:05 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 94 km E from Karaj |
| May 8, 2020 00:48 (Tehran) |
M 4.6 | 96 km E from Karaj |
| May 25, 2020 20:30 (Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 98 km NNE from Karaj |
| Sep 16, 2019 21:28 (Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 120 km NW from Karaj |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Karaj
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karaj.
When was the last earthquake in Karaj, Alborz?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Karaj on the night of March 26, 2025 at 04:59 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southeast of Karaj at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karaj, Alborz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karaj, Alborz?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Karaj 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 Karaj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karaj, Alborz?
In the past 10 years, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karaj. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
