Latest earthquakes near Tehran, Tehran Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tehran? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tehran (also known as تهران), it will show up within minutes.
Tehran Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tehran, Tehran Province 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 in 2020. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tehran 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tehran 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 | 86 | 98.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.15% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tehran 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 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 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, Tehran Province 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Tehran
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tehran, Tehran Province. 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 Tehran.
When was the last earthquake in Tehran, Tehran Province?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tehran on the evening of December 13, 2024 at 21:58 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 162km east-northeast of Tehran at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tehran, Tehran Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tehran, Tehran Province?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tehran 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tehran, Tehran Province?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tehran. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
