Latest earthquakes near Semnan, Iran today

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List of latest earthquakes near Semnan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 9, 2024 19:23
(Tehran)
M 3.0 106 km NNW
from Shahrud
Nov 3, 2024 05:16
(Tehran)
M 4.6 97 km WSW
from Semnan
Oct 18, 2024 02:07
(Tehran)
M 4.1 153 km NNW
from Shahrud
Oct 16, 2024 16:33
(Tehran)
M 3.7 36 km N
from Shahrud
Oct 16, 2024 15:48
(Tehran)
M 3.3 38 km N
from Shahrud
Oct 5, 2024 22:45
(Tehran)
M 4.5 51 km WSW
from Semnan
Sep 22, 2024 16:13
(Tehran)
M 4.8 258 km NE
from Shahrud
Sep 22, 2024 03:28
(Tehran)
M 4.6 247 km ENE
from Shahrud
Sep 22, 2024 03:21
(Tehran)
M 4.3 248 km NE
from Shahrud
Sep 11, 2024 02:46
(Tehran)
M 4.1 222 km NE
from Shahrud
Sep 8, 2024 00:43
(Tehran)
M 4.7 259 km N
from Shahrud
Jun 2, 2024 12:30
(Tehran)
M 4.5 38 km NE
from Shahrud
Apr 19, 2024 03:39
(Tehran)
M 4.4 233 km E
from Shahrud
Apr 19, 2024 03:39
(Tehran)
M 4.4 252 km ESE
from Shahrud
Apr 19, 2024 03:02
(Tehran)
M 4.3 66 km WNW
from Shahrud
Apr 19, 2024 03:02
(Tehran)
M 4.3 82 km W
from Shahrud
Apr 16, 2024 08:32
(Tehran)
M 4.0 32 km NNW
from Shahrud
Apr 2, 2024 05:58
(Tehran)
M 3.1 263 km SSW
from Semnan
Mar 31, 2024 21:31
(Tehran)
M 3.2 240 km ESE
from Shahrud
Mar 18, 2024 23:53
(Tehran)
M 4.3 109 km SSE
from Semnan
Feb 28, 2024 21:19
(Tehran)
M 4.4 295 km SE
from Shahrud
Feb 19, 2024 20:02
(Tehran)
M 3.2 235 km S
from Semnan
Feb 18, 2024 07:54
(Tehran)
M 4.7 33 km N
from Shahrud
Feb 12, 2024 03:30
(Tehran)
M 3.1 74 km N
from Shahrud
Jan 29, 2024 04:40
(Tehran)
M 3.3 115 km SSE
from Semnan

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Semnan

Semnan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
18 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 9, 2024 19:23

Average

A total of 188 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Semnan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Semnan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 180 95.74%
Mag. 5 8 4.26%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On May 13, 2017 22:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.6
On Feb 12, 1953 11:45.

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 Feb 12, 1953 11:45, 115 kilometers (71 mi) north-east of Shahrud. It is the strongest earthquake near Semnan 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 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
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 7, 2020 02:04
(Tehran)
M 5.3 64 km N
from Shahrud
Sep 26, 2020 09:16
(Tehran)
M 5.2 220 km NNE
from Shahrud
Mar 22, 2023 15:08
(Tehran)
M 5.0 81 km NNW
from Shahrud
Feb 5, 2017 16:46
(Tehran)
M 5.0 295 km NNW
from Shahrud
Dec 20, 2017 23:27
(Tehran)
M 4.9 220 km W
from Semnan
Oct 13, 2015 01:07
(Tehran)
M 4.9 283 km NE
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Semnan on the evening of November 9, 2024 at 19:23 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 106km north-northwest of Shahrud at a depth of 18km 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 morning of February 12, 1953 at 11:45 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 115km south of Shahrud 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, 188 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.