Latest earthquakes near Kordestān, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kordestān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kordestān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kordestān (also known as کردستان), it will show up within minutes.
Kordestān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 600 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kordestān, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kordestān roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kordestān in 2018. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kordestān 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 Kordestān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kordestān 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 | 551 | 91.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kordestān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kordestān occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) west-southwest of Sanandaj, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kordestān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 283 kilometers (176 mi) west-southwest of Sanandaj. It is the strongest earthquake near Kordestān 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 Kordestān, 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 Kordestān.
Earthquakes by city in Kordestān
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kordestān, Iran.
Use this regional Kordestān earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Marīvān, Qorveh, Kāmyārān and Bījār.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kordestān.
When was the last earthquake in Kordestān, Iran?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kordestān on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 115km west-northwest of Saqqez at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kordestān, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kordestān, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kordestān on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-east of Sanandaj at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kordestān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kordestān, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 600 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kordestān. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
