Latest earthquakes near Khorramabad, Lorestan Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khorramabad, Lorestan Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khorramabad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khorramabad (also known as خرم آباد), it will show up within minutes.
Khorramabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khorramabad, Lorestan Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khorramabad roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khorramabad in 2018. A total of 158 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khorramabad 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 Khorramabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Khorramabad 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 | 528 | 93.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 5.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khorramabad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khorramabad 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 Khorramabad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 209 kilometers (130 mi) north-west of Khorramabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Khorramabad 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 Khorramabad, 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 Khorramabad.
Nearest earthquakes from Khorramabad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khorramabad, 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 Khorramabad.
When was the last earthquake in Khorramabad, Lorestan Province?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorramabad on the morning of November 9, 2024 at 08:51 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 217km west-northwest of Khorramabad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khorramabad, Lorestan Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khorramabad, Lorestan Province?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorramabad on the morning of January 23, 1909 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 209km east-northeast of Khorramabad at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khorramabad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khorramabad, Lorestan Province?
In the past 10 years, 563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khorramabad. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
