Latest earthquakes near Ahvaz, Khuzestan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ahvaz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ahvaz (also known as اهواز), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ahvaz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ahvaz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ahvaz and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Ahvaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ahvaz, Khuzestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ahvaz roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ahvaz in 2014. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ahvaz 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 Ahvaz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ahvaz 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 | 408 | 94.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 5.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ahvaz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ahvaz occurred on Apr 18, 2021 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-east of Ahvaz, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ahvaz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1934 16:53, 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-east of Ahvaz. It is the strongest earthquake near Ahvaz 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 Ahvaz, Khuzestan 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 Ahvaz.
Nearest earthquakes from Ahvaz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ahvaz, Khuzestan. 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 Ahvaz.
When was the last earthquake in Ahvaz, Khuzestan?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahvaz on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 97km north-east of Ahvaz at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ahvaz, Khuzestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ahvaz, Khuzestan?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahvaz on the afternoon of February 4, 1934 at 16:53 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 277km east-southeast of Ahvaz at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ahvaz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ahvaz, Khuzestan?
In the past 10 years, 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ahvaz. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
