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.
Semnan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 186 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 | 178 | 95.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.3% |
| 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 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.
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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Semnan on the night of April 19, 2024 at 03:39 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 233km east of Shahrud at a depth of 10km 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, 186 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 20 days.
