Latest earthquakes near Malāyer, Hamadān today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Malāyer, Hamadān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malāyer? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malāyer (also known as ملایر), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Malāyer Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Malāyer. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Malāyer and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Malāyer Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malāyer, Hamadān in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Malāyer roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Malāyer in 2014. A total of 143 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Malāyer 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 Malāyer in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Malāyer 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 | 427 | 92.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 7.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Malāyer
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malāyer occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) west-northwest of Malāyer, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malāyer in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 145 kilometers (90 mi) west-northwest of Malāyer. It is the strongest earthquake near Malāyer 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 Malāyer, Hamadān 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 Malāyer.
Nearest earthquakes from Malāyer
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Malāyer, Hamadān. 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 Malāyer.
When was the last earthquake in Malāyer, Hamadān?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Malāyer on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-southeast of Malāyer at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malāyer, Hamadān in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malāyer, Hamadān?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Malāyer on the morning of January 23, 1909 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 145km east of Malāyer at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Malāyer since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malāyer, Hamadān?
In the past 10 years, 463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malāyer. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
