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.
Recent Karaj Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Karaj. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Karaj and elsewhere.
Aug 25, 2023 10:40PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening 147km from Qom in Iran.
Jul 19, 2023 06:44PM
M4.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Behshahr in Iran.
Karaj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 81 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 | 80 | 98.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.23% |
| 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 123 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karaj.
When was the last earthquake in Karaj, Alborz?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Karaj on the night of November 22, 2023 at 04:32 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 260km northwest of Karaj at a depth of 23km 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, 81 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 45 days.
