Latest earthquakes near Marand, East Azerbaijan today
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Recent Marand Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Marand. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Marand and elsewhere.
May 11, 2024 05:51PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Marand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marand, East Azerbaijan 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 Marand roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Marand in 2023. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Marand 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 Marand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Marand 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 | 233 | 92.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.51% |
| 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 Marand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Marand occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:30 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) west of Marand, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Marand in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:52, 170 kilometers (106 mi) west of Marand. It is the strongest earthquake near Marand in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Marand, East Azerbaijan 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 Marand.
Nearest earthquakes from Marand
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Marand, East Azerbaijan. 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 Marand.
When was the last earthquake in Marand, East Azerbaijan?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Marand on the afternoon of May 14, 2024 at 15:42 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west of Marchand at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Marand, East Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Marand, East Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Marand on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 170km west-northwest of Marchand at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Marand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Marand, East Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Marand. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
