Latest earthquakes near Lorestan Province, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lorestan Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lorestan Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lorestan Province (also known as لرستان), it will show up within minutes.
Lorestan Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 711 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lorestan Province, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 71 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lorestan Province roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lorestan Province in 2018. A total of 160 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lorestan Province 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 Lorestan Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lorestan Province 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 | 660 | 92.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 6.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lorestan Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lorestan Province occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-west of Khorramabad, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lorestan Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 158 kilometers (98 mi) north-west of Borūjerd. It is the strongest earthquake near Lorestan Province 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 Lorestan Province, 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 Lorestan Province.
Earthquakes by city in Lorestan Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lorestan Province, Iran.
Use this regional Lorestan Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Alīgūdarz, Nūrābād, Aznā and Aleshtar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lorestan Province.
When was the last earthquake in Lorestan Province, Iran?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lorestan Province on the afternoon of April 14, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-northwest of Kūhdasht at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lorestan Province, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lorestan Province, Iran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lorestan Province on the morning of January 23, 1909 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 158km east-northeast of Borūjerd at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lorestan Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lorestan Province, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 711 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lorestan Province. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
