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.
Recent Sanandaj Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sanandaj. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sanandaj and elsewhere.
Jul 20, 2026 07:18AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning near Kahrīz in Iran.
Sanandaj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 465 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 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sanandaj roughly every 7 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 | 432 | 92.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sanandaj.
When was the last earthquake in Sanandaj, Kordestān?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanandaj on the evening of August 1, 2026 at 23:57 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west of Sanandaj at a depth of 35km 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, 465 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanandaj. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
