Latest earthquakes near Markazi, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Markazi, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Markazi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Markazi (also known as مرکزی), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Markazi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Markazi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Markazi and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Markazi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 289 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Markazi, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Markazi roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Markazi in 2014. A total of 144 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Markazi 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 Markazi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Markazi 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 | 279 | 96.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Markazi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Markazi occurred on Jul 8, 2019 11:30 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south of Arāk, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Markazi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 232 kilometers (144 mi) south of Sāveh. It is the strongest earthquake near Markazi 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 Markazi, 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 Markazi.
Earthquakes by city in Markazi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Markazi, Iran.
Use this regional Markazi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Khomeyn, Ābyek and Delījān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Markazi.
When was the last earthquake in Markazi, Iran?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Markazi on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 17:15 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south of Arāk at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Markazi, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Markazi, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Markazi on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-northwest of Sāveh at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Markazi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Markazi, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 289 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Markazi. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
