Latest earthquakes near Qazvīn, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qazvīn, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qazvīn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qazvīn (also known as قزوین), it will show up within minutes.
Qazvīn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qazvīn, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Qazvīn in 2019. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qazvīn that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qazvīn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Qazvīn 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 | 93 | 97.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.11% |
| 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 Qazvīn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qazvīn occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:17 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-west of Qazvin, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qazvīn in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 93 kilometers (58 mi) north-west of Qazvin. It is the strongest earthquake near Qazvīn 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 Qazvīn, 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 Qazvīn.
Earthquakes by city in Qazvīn
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Qazvīn, Iran.
Use this regional Qazvīn earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Alvand and Tākestān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Qazvīn.
When was the last earthquake in Qazvīn, Iran?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Qazvīn on the afternoon of February 18, 2024 at 16:16 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north of Qazvin at a depth of 65km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qazvīn, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qazvīn, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Qazvīn on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 93km northwest of Qazvin at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qazvīn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qazvīn, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qazvīn. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
