Latest earthquakes near Bābol, Māzandarān today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bābol, Māzandarān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bābol? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bābol (also known as بابل), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bābol Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bābol. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bābol and elsewhere.
Jun 20, 2025 09:19PM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Semnan in Iran on Friday Evening.
Bābol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bābol, Māzandarān in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bābol in 2023. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bābol that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bābol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bābol 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 | 112 | 97.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.61% |
| 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 Bābol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bābol occurred on Sep 7, 2020 02:04 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) east-northeast of Bābol, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bābol in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 295 kilometers (183 mi) east-northeast of Bābol. It is the strongest earthquake near Bābol 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 Bābol, Māzandarān 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 Bābol.
Nearest earthquakes from Bābol
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bābol, Māzandarān. 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 Bābol.
When was the last earthquake in Bābol, Māzandarān?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bābol on the evening of June 20, 2025 at 21:19 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south-southeast of Bābol at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bābol, Māzandarān in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bābol, Māzandarān?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bābol on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 295km west of Bābol at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bābol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bābol, Māzandarān?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bābol. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
