Latest earthquakes near West Azerbaijan, Iran today

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List of latest earthquakes near West Azerbaijan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 2, 2024 18:31
(Tehran)
M 2.7 194 km NW
from Orūmīyeh
Nov 2, 2024 12:37
(Tehran)
M 2.3 284 km WNW
from Orūmīyeh
Oct 30, 2024 20:44
(Tehran)
M 2.8 109 km WSW
from Orūmīyeh
Oct 30, 2024 12:51
(Tehran)
M 2.0 106 km WNW
from Khowy
Oct 29, 2024 18:39
(Tehran)
M 2.2 138 km WNW
from Orūmīyeh
Oct 29, 2024 08:20
(Tehran)
M 3.0 9 km W
from Khowy
Oct 28, 2024 20:43
(Tehran)
M 2.3 275 km WNW
from Orūmīyeh
Oct 28, 2024 11:22
(Tehran)
M 2.4 218 km N
from Khowy
Oct 28, 2024 10:46
(Tehran)
M 2.8 263 km NW
from Orūmīyeh
Oct 27, 2024 10:41
(Tehran)
M 2.4 296 km NNW
from Khowy
Oct 25, 2024 15:15
(Tehran)
M 2.0 249 km NW
from Khowy
Oct 24, 2024 18:56
(Tehran)
M 2.7 59 km W
from Khowy
Oct 24, 2024 16:45
(Tehran)
M 3.0 64 km W
from Khowy
Oct 24, 2024 07:04
(Tehran)
M 3.2 22 km W
from Khowy
Oct 21, 2024 18:47
(Tehran)
M 2.9 235 km WNW
from Orūmīyeh
Oct 21, 2024 17:07
(Tehran)
M 2.5 229 km WSW
from Orūmīyeh
Oct 20, 2024 13:30
(Tehran)
M 3.7 296 km NNE
from Khowy
Oct 20, 2024 02:41
(Tehran)
M 2.3 22 km WNW
from Khowy
Oct 20, 2024 01:12
(Tehran)
M 2.2 112 km NNW
from Khowy
Oct 19, 2024 08:46
(Tehran)
M 3.6 291 km ESE
from Būkān
Oct 19, 2024 06:09
(Tehran)
M 2.8 252 km NW
from Khowy
Oct 18, 2024 17:38
(Tehran)
M 2.9 239 km NE
from Khowy
Oct 18, 2024 06:02
(Tehran)
M 2.3 259 km NW
from Khowy
Oct 18, 2024 04:40
(Tehran)
M 3.9 216 km S
from Būkān
Oct 17, 2024 05:59
(Tehran)
M 2.9 247 km WSW
from Orūmīyeh

Map of Latest Earthquakes near West Azerbaijan

West Azerbaijan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
53 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Nov 2, 2024 18:31

Average

A total of 536 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 53 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of West Azerbaijan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near West Azerbaijan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 497 92.72%
Mag. 5 35 6.53%
Mag. 6 3 0.56%
Mag. 7 1 0.19%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near West Azerbaijan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Nov 12, 2017 21:48.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.4
On Jun 21, 1990 00:30.

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 124 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.

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2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near West Azerbaijan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 12, 2017 21:48
(Tehran)
M 7.3 180 km S
from Būkān
Nov 25, 2018 20:07
(Tehran)
M 6.3 244 km S
from Būkān
Feb 23, 2020 19:30
(Tehran)
M 6.0 51 km W
from Khowy
Aug 26, 2018 02:43
(Tehran)
M 6.0 212 km S
from Būkān
Nov 8, 2019 02:17
(Tehran)
M 5.9 187 km NE
from Būkān
Jan 28, 2023 21:44
(Tehran)
M 5.9 15 km SSW
from Khowy
Feb 23, 2020 09:23
(Tehran)
M 5.8 48 km WSW
from Khowy
Jul 22, 2018 14:37
(Tehran)
M 5.8 215 km S
from Būkān
Jan 18, 2023 13:38
(Tehran)
M 5.7 13 km S
from Khowy
Oct 5, 2022 03:51
(Tehran)
M 5.6 8 km SE
from Khowy

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near West Azerbaijan on the evening of November 2, 2024 at 18:31 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 194km northwest of Orūmīyeh at a depth of 7km 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, 536 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.