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.
Recent Ardabīl Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ardabīl. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ardabīl and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 12:35PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Apr 4, 2026 09:22AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Ardabīl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 252 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 25 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 48 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 | 228 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 9.52% |
| 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 Jan 28, 2023 21:44 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) west of Ardabīl, at a depth of 16 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) west of Ardabīl. It is the strongest earthquake near Ardabīl in the past 126 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.
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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ardabīl on the morning of April 23, 2026 at 09:27 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 119km north-east of Ardabīl at a depth of 20km under water in the Caspian Sea. 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, 252 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 14 days.
