Latest earthquakes near Ilam Province, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ilam Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ilam Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ilam Province (also known as ایلام), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ilam Province Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ilam Province. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ilam Province and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Ilam Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 488 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ilam Province, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ilam Province roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ilam Province in 2018. A total of 148 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ilam Province that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ilam Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ilam Province 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 | 460 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ilam Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ilam Province occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) north-northwest of Īlām, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ilam Province in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ilam Province, 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 Ilam Province.
Earthquakes by city in Ilam Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ilam Province, Iran.
Use this regional Ilam Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dehlorān, Darreh Shahr and Ābdānān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ilam Province.
When was the last earthquake in Ilam Province, Iran?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilam Province on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 350km south-east of Īlām at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ilam Province, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ilam Province, Iran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilam Province on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 148km north-northwest of Īlām at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ilam Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ilam Province, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 488 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ilam Province. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
