Latest earthquakes near Khorramshahr, Khuzestan today
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Recent Khorramshahr Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khorramshahr. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khorramshahr and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Khorramshahr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khorramshahr, Khuzestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khorramshahr roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khorramshahr in 2014. A total of 149 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khorramshahr 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 Khorramshahr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khorramshahr 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 | 346 | 95.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 4.68% |
| 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 Khorramshahr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khorramshahr occurred on Apr 18, 2021 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) east-southeast of Khorramshahr, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khorramshahr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jul 15, 1929 11:09, 244 kilometers (152 mi) east-southeast of Khorramshahr. It is the strongest earthquake near Khorramshahr 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 Khorramshahr, 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 Khorramshahr.
Nearest earthquakes from Khorramshahr
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khorramshahr, 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 Khorramshahr.
When was the last earthquake in Khorramshahr, Khuzestan?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorramshahr on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 201km north-east of Khorramshahr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khorramshahr, Khuzestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khorramshahr, Khuzestan?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorramshahr on the morning of July 15, 1929 at 11:09 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-east of Khorramshahr at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khorramshahr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khorramshahr, Khuzestan?
In the past 10 years, 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khorramshahr. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
