Latest earthquakes near Qazvin, Qazvīn today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qazvin, Qazvīn, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qazvin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qazvin (also known as قزوین), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Qazvin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Qazvin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Qazvin and elsewhere.
May 11, 2024 05:51PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Qazvin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qazvin, Qazvīn 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 Qazvin in 2019. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qazvin 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 Qazvin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Qazvin 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 | 92 | 97.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.13% |
| 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 Qazvin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qazvin 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 Qazvin 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 Qazvin 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 Qazvin, Qazvīn 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 Qazvin.
Nearest earthquakes from Qazvin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qazvin, Qazvīn. 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 Qazvin.
When was the last earthquake in Qazvin, Qazvīn?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Qazvin on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 17:51 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 310km north-northwest of Qazvin at a depth of 62km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qazvin, Qazvīn in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qazvin, Qazvīn?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Qazvin 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 Qazvin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qazvin, Qazvīn?
In the past 10 years, 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qazvin. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
