Latest earthquakes near Kermānshāh, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kermānshāh, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kermānshāh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kermānshāh (also known as كرمانشاه), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kermānshāh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kermānshāh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kermānshāh and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Kermānshāh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 484 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kermānshāh, 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 Kermānshāh roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kermānshāh in 2018. A total of 141 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kermānshāh 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 Kermānshāh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kermānshāh 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 | 454 | 93.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kermānshāh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kermānshāh occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) west-northwest of Kahrīz, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kermānshāh in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kermānshāh, 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 Kermānshāh.
Earthquakes by city in Kermānshāh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kermānshāh, Iran.
Use this regional Kermānshāh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Harsīn, Kangāvar, Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Sonqor, Javānrūd and Pāveh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kermānshāh.
When was the last earthquake in Kermānshāh, Iran?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kermānshāh on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 371km south-east of Kahrīz at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kermānshāh, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kermānshāh, Iran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kermānshāh on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 116km west-northwest of Kahrīz at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kermānshāh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kermānshāh, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 484 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kermānshāh. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
