Latest earthquakes near Arāk, Markazi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arāk, Markazi, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arāk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arāk (also known as اراک), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Arāk Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arāk. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arāk and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Masjed Soleymān in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Arāk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 260 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arāk, Markazi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arāk roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arāk in 2017. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arāk that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arāk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arāk 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 | 250 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.85% |
| 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 Arāk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arāk 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 Arāk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 68 kilometers (42 mi) south of Arāk. It is the strongest earthquake near Arāk in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arāk, Markazi 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 Arāk.
Nearest earthquakes from Arāk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arāk, Markazi. 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 Arāk.
When was the last earthquake in Arāk, Markazi?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Arāk 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 Arāk, Markazi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arāk, Markazi?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Arāk on the morning of January 23, 1909 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 68km east-northeast of Arāk at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arāk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arāk, Markazi?
In the past 10 years, 260 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arāk. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
