Latest earthquakes near Shahrud, Semnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shahrud, Semnan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shahrud? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shahrud, it will show up within minutes.
Shahrud Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shahrud, Semnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shahrud roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shahrud in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shahrud 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 Shahrud in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shahrud 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 | 163 | 95.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.68% |
| 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 Shahrud
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shahrud 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 Shahrud 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 Shahrud 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 Shahrud, Semnan 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 Shahrud.
Nearest earthquakes from Shahrud
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shahrud, Semnan. 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 Shahrud.
When was the last earthquake in Shahrud, Semnan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shahrud on the evening of December 13, 2024 at 21:58 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 172km west of Shahrud at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shahrud, Semnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shahrud, Semnan?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shahrud 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 Shahrud since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shahrud, Semnan?
In the past 10 years, 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shahrud. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
