Latest earthquakes near Tehran Province, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tehran Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tehran Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tehran Province (also known as استان تهران), it will show up within minutes.
Tehran Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tehran Province, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tehran Province in 2020. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tehran Province that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tehran Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tehran Province 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 | 88 | 98.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 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 Tehran Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tehran Province occurred on Oct 24, 2020 15:04 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) west of Tehran, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tehran Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 229 kilometers (142 mi) west of Tehran. It is the strongest earthquake near Tehran Province 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 Tehran Province, 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 Tehran Province.
Earthquakes by city in Tehran Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tehran Province, Iran.
Use this regional Tehran Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Shahre Jadide Andisheh, Robāţ Karīm, Shahrīār, Malārd, Pīshvā, Eqbālīyeh and Damāvand.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tehran Province.
When was the last earthquake in Tehran Province, Iran?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tehran Province on the night of November 3, 2024 at 05:16 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 98km east-southeast of Tehran at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tehran Province, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tehran Province, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tehran Province on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 229km northwest of Tehran at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tehran Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tehran Province, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tehran Province. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
