Latest earthquakes near Karaj, Alborz today

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List of latest earthquakes near Karaj.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 20, 2025 21:19
(Tehran)
M 5.1 195 km ESE
from Karaj
Jun 20, 2025 15:28
(Tehran)
M 3.3 254 km ENE
from Karaj
Jun 7, 2025 10:10
(Tehran)
M 3.2 246 km S
from Karaj
Jun 5, 2025 02:34
(Tehran)
M 3.5 235 km S
from Karaj
Jun 2, 2025 01:30
(Tehran)
M 3.0 218 km E
from Karaj
May 20, 2025 12:15
(Tehran)
M 3.1 267 km NW
from Karaj
May 18, 2025 14:29
(Tehran)
M 3.4 122 km E
from Karaj
May 18, 2025 02:18
(Tehran)
M 3.6 142 km SW
from Karaj
May 14, 2025 07:18
(Tehran)
M 3.3 16 km SW
from Karaj
May 7, 2025 13:39
(Tehran)
M 3.0 291 km SW
from Karaj
May 6, 2025 19:11
(Tehran)
M 3.5 244 km E
from Karaj
May 6, 2025 12:35
(Tehran)
M 3.7 152 km S
from Karaj
May 3, 2025 21:00
(Tehran)
M 4.0 16 km SW
from Karaj
Apr 17, 2025 20:03
(Tehran)
M 3.0 201 km E
from Karaj
Apr 17, 2025 10:39
(Tehran)
M 3.1 201 km E
from Karaj
Apr 15, 2025 14:37
(Tehran)
M 3.2 204 km E
from Karaj
Apr 15, 2025 05:27
(Tehran)
M 3.2 271 km SE
from Karaj
Apr 10, 2025 09:30
(Tehran)
M 3.9 204 km E
from Karaj
Apr 5, 2025 22:31
(Tehran)
M 3.4 271 km SSE
from Karaj
Mar 30, 2025 17:15
(Tehran)
M 3.3 262 km SW
from Karaj
Mar 26, 2025 04:59
(Tehran)
M 4.5 268 km SSE
from Karaj
Mar 25, 2025 03:14
(Tehran)
M 3.8 270 km SSE
from Karaj
Mar 22, 2025 18:05
(Tehran)
M 3.1 270 km SSE
from Karaj
Mar 21, 2025 13:03
(Tehran)
M 4.5 275 km SSE
from Karaj
Mar 21, 2025 11:30
(Tehran)
M 3.4 271 km SSE
from Karaj

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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.

Karaj Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.1
Jun 20, 2025 21:19

Average

A total of 84 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.

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

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 6 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Karaj (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 82 97.62%
Mag. 5 2 2.38%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.1
On Jun 20, 2025 21:19.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.4
On Jun 21, 1990 00:30.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karaj occurred on Jun 20, 2025 21:19 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) east-southeast 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) east-southeast 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Karaj.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 20, 2025 21:19
(Tehran)
M 5.1 195 km ESE
from Karaj
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
Mar 21, 2025 10:23
(Tehran)
M 4.8 282 km SSE
from Karaj
Jan 20, 2022 05:07
(Tehran)
M 4.8 195 km SSE
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
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

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Karaj.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 3, 2025 21:00
(Tehran)
M 4.0 16 km SW
from Karaj
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
Dec 8, 2022 08:07
(Tehran)
M 4.3 91 km NE
from Karaj
May 27, 2022 16:33
(Tehran)
M 4.0 90 km SSE
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

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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Karaj on the evening of June 20, 2025 at 21:19 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 195km east-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, 84 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 43 days.