Latest earthquakes near Saqqez, Kordestān today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saqqez, Kordestān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saqqez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saqqez (also known as سَغِز), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Saqqez Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saqqez. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saqqez and elsewhere.
May 11, 2024 05:51PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Saqqez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saqqez, Kordestān 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 Saqqez roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saqqez in 2018. A total of 105 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saqqez 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 Saqqez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Saqqez 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 | 401 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 7.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saqqez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saqqez occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) south of Saqqez, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saqqez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south of Saqqez. It is the strongest earthquake near Saqqez 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 Saqqez, 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 Saqqez.
Nearest earthquakes from Saqqez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saqqez, 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 Saqqez.
When was the last earthquake in Saqqez, Kordestān?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saqqez on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 17:51 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 359km north-east of Saqqez at a depth of 62km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saqqez, Kordestān in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saqqez, Kordestān?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saqqez on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east-northeast of Saqqez at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saqqez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saqqez, Kordestān?
In the past 10 years, 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saqqez. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
