Latest earthquakes near East Azerbaijan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East Azerbaijan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East Azerbaijan? If an earthquake is happening right now near East Azerbaijan (also known as East Azerbaijan Province), it will show up within minutes.
East Azerbaijan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Azerbaijan, 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 East Azerbaijan roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East Azerbaijan in 2020. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East Azerbaijan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of East Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near East Azerbaijan 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 | 231 | 92.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near East Azerbaijan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Azerbaijan occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:30 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) west-northwest of Tabriz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Azerbaijan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:52, 228 kilometers (142 mi) west-northwest of Tabriz. It is the strongest earthquake near East Azerbaijan 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 East Azerbaijan, 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 East Azerbaijan.
Earthquakes by city in East Azerbaijan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East Azerbaijan, Iran.
Use this regional East Azerbaijan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ahar, Bonāb, Ajab Shīr and Hashtrūd.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East Azerbaijan.
When was the last earthquake in East Azerbaijan, Iran?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near East Azerbaijan on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Tabriz at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Azerbaijan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near East Azerbaijan, Iran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near East Azerbaijan on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-northwest of Tabriz at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Azerbaijan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near East Azerbaijan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Azerbaijan. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
