Latest earthquakes near Ardabīl, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ardabīl, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ardabīl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ardabīl (also known as اردبيل), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Apr 25 16:23 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 127 km W from Ardabīl |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 13:42 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 152 km N from Pārsābād |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 11:58 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 129 km W from Ardabīl |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 00:47 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 262 km WSW from Ardabīl |
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 08:01 Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 179 km NNW from Pārsābād |
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 06:07 Tehran) |
M 2.4 | 245 km W from Pārsābād |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 15:30 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 80 km N from Ardabīl |
| 9 days ago (Apr 16 22:26 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 145 km NNE from Pārsābād |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 13:02 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 145 km ENE from Ardabīl |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 23:34 Tehran) |
M 2.2 | 291 km W from Ardabīl |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 17:58 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 149 km NNE from Pārsābād |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 15:01 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 119 km NNE from Pārsābād |
| 18 days ago (Apr 8 00:05 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 124 km WNW from Pārsābād |
| 21 days ago (Apr 4 03:49 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 184 km WNW from Ardabīl |
| 28 days ago (Mar 28 14:12 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 43 km NNE from Pārsābād |
| 30 days ago (Mar 26 16:39 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 183 km NW from Pārsābād |
| 35 days ago (Mar 21 07:29 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 92 km NNE from Pārsābād |
| 37 days ago (Mar 19 05:44 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 118 km SE from Ardabīl |
| 39 days ago (Mar 18 00:18 Tehran) |
M 3.6 | 82 km NNE from Ardabīl |
| 42 days ago (Mar 14 03:35 Tehran) |
M 2.7 | 294 km WSW from Pārsābād |
| 44 days ago (Mar 12 16:40 Tehran) |
M 2.3 | 297 km W from Pārsābād |
| 45 days ago (Mar 11 09:19 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 285 km SSE from Ardabīl |
| 47 days ago (Mar 10 00:52 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 278 km W from Ardabīl |
| 47 days ago (Mar 9 07:19 Tehran) |
M 3.8 | 68 km N from Ardabīl |
| 47 days ago (Mar 9 03:31 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 146 km NNE from Pārsābād |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ardabīl
Ardabīl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ardabīl, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ardabīl roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ardabīl in 2023. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ardabīl that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ardabīl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ardabīl 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 | 223 | 90.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 9.72% |
| 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 Ardabīl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ardabīl occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:17 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 80 kilometers (50 mi) south-west of Ardabīl, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ardabīl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-west of Ardabīl. It is the strongest earthquake near Ardabīl 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 Ardabīl, 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 Ardabīl.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2019 02:17 (Tehran) |
M 5.9 | 80 km SW from Ardabīl |
| Jan 28, 2023 21:44 (Tehran) |
M 5.9 | 296 km W from Ardabīl |
| Jan 18, 2023 13:38 (Tehran) |
M 5.7 | 293 km W from Ardabīl |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:51 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 286 km W from Ardabīl |
| Mar 24, 2023 06:46 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 296 km WSW from Pārsābād |
| Dec 8, 2022 10:12 (Tehran) |
M 5.5 | 300 km NNW from Pārsābād |
| Dec 7, 2023 07:45 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 228 km NE from Pārsābād |
| Sep 4, 2015 09:19 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 147 km NNW from Pārsābād |
| Jul 3, 2023 23:31 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 259 km NNE from Pārsābād |
| Jun 5, 2018 23:10 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 230 km NNW from Pārsābād |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ardabīl
Earthquakes by city in Ardabīl
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ardabīl, Iran.
Use this regional Ardabīl earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Khalkhāl.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ardabīl.
When was the last earthquake in Ardabīl, Iran?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ardabīl on the afternoon of April 25, 2025 at 16:23 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 127km west of Ardabīl at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ardabīl, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ardabīl, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ardabīl on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 174km south-east of Ardabīl at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ardabīl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ardabīl, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ardabīl. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
