Latest earthquakes near Semnan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Semnan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Semnan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Semnan (also known as Semnan Province), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 13:00 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 235 km ENE from Shahrud |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 04:59 Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 262 km SSW from Semnan |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 06:37 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 277 km ENE from Shahrud |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 03:14 Tehran) |
M 3.8 | 265 km SSW from Semnan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 18:05 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 264 km SSW from Semnan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 13:03 Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 256 km SSW from Semnan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 11:30 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 260 km SSW from Semnan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 10:23 Tehran) |
M 4.8 | 262 km SSW from Semnan |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 12:41 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 214 km SSW from Semnan |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 03:24 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 170 km WSW from Semnan |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 02:35 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 171 km WSW from Semnan |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 00:34 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 148 km NE from Shahrud |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 23:03 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 148 km NE from Shahrud |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 09:27 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 107 km WNW from Shahrud |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 21:43 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 119 km N from Semnan |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 20:57 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 69 km NNE from Shahrud |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 05:08 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 209 km E from Shahrud |
| 53 days ago (Feb 2 20:07 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 294 km W from Semnan |
| 54 days ago (Jan 31 23:47 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 35 km NE from Shahrud |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 14:55 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 50 km SE from Semnan |
| 62 days ago (Jan 24 10:26 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 106 km NE from Shahrud |
| 62 days ago (Jan 24 08:35 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 115 km NE from Shahrud |
| 69 days ago (Jan 17 13:03 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 96 km NNW from Shahrud |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 23:53 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 72 km SE from Semnan |
| Dec 13, 2024 21:58 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 86 km NNW from Semnan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Semnan
Semnan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Semnan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Semnan roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Semnan in 2021. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Semnan that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Semnan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Semnan 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 | 181 | 95.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.23% |
| 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 Semnan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Semnan occurred on May 13, 2017 22:31 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-east of Shahrud, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Semnan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 2, 1957 04:12, 95 kilometers (59 mi) north-east of Semnan. It is the strongest earthquake near Semnan 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 Semnan, 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 Semnan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2017 22:31 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 248 km NE from Shahrud |
| May 17, 2021 05:24 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 185 km NE from Shahrud |
| Sep 7, 2020 02:04 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 64 km N from Shahrud |
| Oct 13, 2015 01:07 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 293 km NE from Shahrud |
| May 17, 2021 03:34 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 186 km ENE from Shahrud |
| Sep 26, 2020 09:16 (Tehran) |
M 5.2 | 220 km NNE from Shahrud |
| Mar 22, 2023 14:08 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 81 km NNW from Shahrud |
| Feb 5, 2017 16:46 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 295 km NNW from Shahrud |
| Dec 28, 2016 00:26 (Tehran) |
M 4.9 | 115 km NE from Shahrud |
| Jul 17, 2018 08:28 (Tehran) |
M 4.9 | 211 km ENE from Shahrud |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Semnan
Earthquakes by city in Semnan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Semnan, Iran.
Use this regional Semnan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dāmghān, Īstgāh-e Rāh Āhan-e Garmsār and Mahdishahr.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Semnan.
When was the last earthquake in Semnan, Iran?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Semnan on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:00 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 235km east-northeast of Shahrud at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Semnan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Semnan, Iran?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Semnan on the night of July 2, 1957 at 04:12 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 95km northwest of Semnan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Semnan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Semnan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Semnan. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
