Latest earthquakes near Qom today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qom, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qom? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qom (also known as قم), it will show up within minutes.
Qom Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qom 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 Qom in 2021. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qom that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qom in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Qom 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 | 106 | 96.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.64% |
| 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 Qom
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qom occurred on Oct 4, 2021 06:09 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-southwest of Qom, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qom in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-southwest of Qom. It is the strongest earthquake near Qom 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 Qom 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 Qom.
Nearest earthquakes from Qom
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qom. 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 Qom.
When was the last earthquake in Qom?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Qom on the night of April 2, 2024 at 05:58 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 167km south-east of Qom at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qom in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qom?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Qom on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northwest of Qom at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qom since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qom?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qom. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
