Latest earthquakes near Borūjerd, Lorestan Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Borūjerd, Lorestan Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Borūjerd? If an earthquake is happening right now near Borūjerd (also known as بروجرد), it will show up within minutes.
Borūjerd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 502 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Borūjerd, Lorestan Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Borūjerd roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Borūjerd in 2014. A total of 148 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Borūjerd that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Borūjerd in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Borūjerd 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 | 470 | 93.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Borūjerd
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Borūjerd occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-northwest of Borūjerd, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Borūjerd in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 158 kilometers (98 mi) west-northwest of Borūjerd. It is the strongest earthquake near Borūjerd 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 Borūjerd, Lorestan Province 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 Borūjerd.
Nearest earthquakes from Borūjerd
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Borūjerd, Lorestan Province. 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 Borūjerd.
When was the last earthquake in Borūjerd, Lorestan Province?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Borūjerd on the morning of November 9, 2024 at 08:51 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west-northwest of Borūjerd at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Borūjerd, Lorestan Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Borūjerd, Lorestan Province?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Borūjerd 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 Borūjerd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Borūjerd, Lorestan Province?
In the past 10 years, 502 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Borūjerd. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
