Latest earthquakes near Sanandaj, Kordestān today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sanandaj, Kordestān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sanandaj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sanandaj (also known as سِنَّ), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 17:15 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 204 km SE from Sanandaj |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 23:21 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 103 km WNW from Sanandaj |
| 21 days ago (Mar 11 09:19 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 184 km ENE from Sanandaj |
| 23 days ago (Mar 9 00:33 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 179 km SE from Sanandaj |
| 24 days ago (Mar 7 16:11 Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 162 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| 27 days ago (Mar 4 16:49 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 262 km WNW from Sanandaj |
| 28 days ago (Mar 4 11:03 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 283 km NE from Sanandaj |
| 28 days ago (Mar 4 07:51 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 162 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| 28 days ago (Mar 4 01:26 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 167 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| 28 days ago (Mar 4 00:23 Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 171 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 19:36 Tehran) |
M 3.6 | 181 km S from Sanandaj |
| 33 days ago (Feb 27 14:28 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 263 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| 38 days ago (Feb 21 21:44 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 295 km SE from Sanandaj |
| 38 days ago (Feb 21 18:16 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 277 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| 39 days ago (Feb 21 09:58 Tehran) |
M 3.6 | 273 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| 43 days ago (Feb 16 22:25 Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 308 km SSE from Sanandaj |
| 46 days ago (Feb 14 15:12 Tehran) |
M 3.6 | 160 km SW from Sanandaj |
| 46 days ago (Feb 14 04:39 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 95 km WNW from Sanandaj |
| 51 days ago (Feb 9 00:19 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 100 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| 53 days ago (Feb 6 19:08 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 137 km NW from Sanandaj |
| 54 days ago (Feb 6 12:45 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 271 km E from Sanandaj |
| 57 days ago (Feb 2 20:07 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 288 km E from Sanandaj |
| 58 days ago (Feb 2 02:47 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 222 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| 61 days ago (Jan 30 12:09 Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 270 km W from Sanandaj |
| 63 days ago (Jan 28 11:07 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 157 km WSW from Sanandaj |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sanandaj
Sanandaj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 452 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sanandaj, Kordestān in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 45 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sanandaj roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sanandaj in 2018. A total of 132 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sanandaj 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 | 420 | 92.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 6.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sanandaj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sanandaj, Kordestān 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 Sanandaj.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2017 21:48 (Tehran) |
M 7.3 | 105 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| Nov 25, 2018 20:07 (Tehran) |
M 6.3 | 156 km SW from Sanandaj |
| Aug 26, 2018 02:43 (Tehran) |
M 6.0 | 104 km SW from Sanandaj |
| Nov 8, 2019 02:17 (Tehran) |
M 5.9 | 281 km N from Sanandaj |
| Jul 22, 2018 14:37 (Tehran) |
M 5.8 | 111 km SW from Sanandaj |
| Jan 6, 2019 17:11 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 179 km SW from Sanandaj |
| Jan 11, 2018 10:29 (Tehran) |
M 5.5 | 213 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| Dec 11, 2017 17:39 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 115 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| Apr 1, 2019 14:37 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 226 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| Jan 11, 2018 11:30 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 213 km SSW from Sanandaj |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sanandaj
Nearest earthquakes from Sanandaj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sanandaj, Kordestān. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2021 00:18 (Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 51 km W from Sanandaj |
| Mar 11, 2017 14:03 (Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 60 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| May 8, 2021 00:18 (Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 62 km SSW from Sanandaj |
| May 22, 2021 04:20 (Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 64 km WSW from Sanandaj |
| Aug 10, 2016 09:25 (Tehran) |
M 4.3 | 64 km W from Sanandaj |
| Jun 13, 2019 03:51 (Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 63 km SW from Sanandaj |
| Jun 26, 2020 05:44 (Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 70 km W from Sanandaj |
| Sep 17, 2019 23:59 (Tehran) |
M 4.6 | 70 km W from Sanandaj |
| Sep 17, 2019 23:59 (Tehran) |
M 4.6 | 71 km SW from Sanandaj |
| Dec 26, 2017 19:02 (Tehran) |
M 4.6 | 71 km SW from Sanandaj |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sanandaj
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sanandaj.
When was the last earthquake in Sanandaj, Kordestān?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanandaj on the afternoon of March 30, 2025 at 17:15 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 204km south-east of Sanandaj at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sanandaj, Kordestān in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sanandaj, Kordestān?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sanandaj, Kordestān?
In the past 10 years, 452 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanandaj. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
