Latest earthquakes near Varāmīn, Tehran Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Varāmīn, Tehran Province, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Varāmīn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Varāmīn (also known as ورامين), it will show up within minutes.
Varāmīn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Varāmīn, 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 Varāmīn in 2020. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Varāmīn that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Varāmīn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Varāmīn 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 | 85 | 98.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.16% |
| 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 Varāmīn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Varāmīn occurred on Oct 24, 2020 15:04 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) west of Varāmīn, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Varāmīn in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 271 kilometers (168 mi) west of Varāmīn. It is the strongest earthquake near Varāmīn 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 Varāmīn, 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 Varāmīn.
Nearest earthquakes from Varāmīn
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Varāmīn, 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 Varāmīn.
When was the last earthquake in Varāmīn, Tehran Province?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Varāmīn on the evening of December 13, 2024 at 21:58 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 167km north-east of Varāmīn at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Varāmīn, Tehran Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Varāmīn, Tehran Province?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Varāmīn on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 271km northwest of Varāmīn at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Varāmīn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Varāmīn, Tehran Province?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Varāmīn. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
