Latest earthquakes near West Azerbaijan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Azerbaijan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Azerbaijan? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Azerbaijan (also known as آذَربايجان غَربی), it will show up within minutes.
West Azerbaijan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 543 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Azerbaijan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Azerbaijan roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Azerbaijan in 2018. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Azerbaijan that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of West Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near West Azerbaijan 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 | 504 | 92.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near West Azerbaijan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Azerbaijan occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) south of Būkān, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Azerbaijan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 289 kilometers (180 mi) south of Būkān. It is the strongest earthquake near West Azerbaijan in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near West Azerbaijan, 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 West Azerbaijan.
Earthquakes by city in West Azerbaijan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Azerbaijan, Iran.
Use this regional West Azerbaijan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Salmās, Naqadeh, Piranshahr, Takāb, Oshnavīyeh, Shāhīn Dezh and Qarah Ẕīā’ od Dīn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Azerbaijan.
When was the last earthquake in West Azerbaijan, Iran?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near West Azerbaijan on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 214km west-northwest of Orūmīyeh at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Azerbaijan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Azerbaijan, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near West Azerbaijan on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east of Būkān at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Azerbaijan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Azerbaijan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 543 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Azerbaijan. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
