Latest earthquakes near Māzandarān, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Māzandarān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Māzandarān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Māzandarān (also known as مازَندَران), it will show up within minutes.
Māzandarān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Māzandarān, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Māzandarān roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Māzandarān in 2023. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Māzandarān that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Māzandarān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Māzandarān 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 | 121 | 97.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.42% |
| 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 Māzandarān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Māzandarān occurred on Sep 7, 2020 02:04 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) east-northeast of Sari, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Māzandarān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 268 kilometers (167 mi) east-northeast of Āmol. It is the strongest earthquake near Māzandarān 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 Māzandarān, 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 Māzandarān.
Earthquakes by city in Māzandarān
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Māzandarān, Iran.
Use this regional Māzandarān earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Behshahr, Chālūs, Nekā, Bābolsar, Nowshahr, Tonekābon, Fereydūn Kenār and Jūybār.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Māzandarān.
When was the last earthquake in Māzandarān, Iran?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Māzandarān on the night of April 19, 2024 at 03:02 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 114km east of Sari at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Māzandarān, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Māzandarān, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Māzandarān on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west of Āmol at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Māzandarān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Māzandarān, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Māzandarān. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
