Latest earthquakes near Hamadān, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hamadān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hamadān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hamadān (also known as همدان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hamadān Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hamadān. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hamadān and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Hamadān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hamadān, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hamadān roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hamadān in 2014. A total of 145 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hamadān that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hamadān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hamadān 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 | 498 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 6.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hamadān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hamadān occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) west of Pasragad Branch, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hamadān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 257 kilometers (160 mi) west of Pasragad Branch. It is the strongest earthquake near Hamadān 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 Hamadān, 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 Hamadān.
Earthquakes by city in Hamadān
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hamadān, Iran.
Use this regional Hamadān earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nahāvand, Asadābād and Bahār.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hamadān.
When was the last earthquake in Hamadān, Iran?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamadān on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 340km south-southeast of Pasragad Branch at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hamadān, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hamadān, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamadān on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 257km north-northeast of Pasragad Branch at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hamadān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hamadān, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hamadān. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
