Latest earthquakes near Kermanshah, Kermānshāh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kermanshah, Kermānshāh, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kermanshah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kermanshah (also known as استان کرمانشاه), it will show up within minutes.
Kermanshah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 482 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kermanshah, Kermānshāh 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 Kermanshah roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kermanshah in 2018. A total of 141 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kermanshah 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 Kermanshah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kermanshah 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 | 451 | 93.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 5.81% |
| 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 Kermanshah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kermanshah occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) west-northwest of Kermanshah, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kermanshah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kermanshah, Kermānshāh 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 Kermanshah.
Nearest earthquakes from Kermanshah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kermanshah, Kermānshāh. 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 Kermanshah.
When was the last earthquake in Kermanshah, Kermānshāh?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kermanshah on the morning of June 11, 2025 at 08:36 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south-southeast of Kermanshah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kermanshah, Kermānshāh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kermanshah, Kermānshāh?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kermanshah on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 121km west-northwest of Kermanshah at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kermanshah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kermanshah, Kermānshāh?
In the past 10 years, 482 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kermanshah. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
