Latest earthquakes near Būkān, West Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Būkān, West Azerbaijan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Būkān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Būkān (also known as بوکان), it will show up within minutes.
Būkān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Būkān, West Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Būkān roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Būkān in 2018. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Būkān 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 Būkān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Būkān 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 | 399 | 92.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Būkān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Būkān 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 Būkān 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 Būkān 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 Būkān, West Azerbaijan 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 Būkān.
Nearest earthquakes from Būkān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Būkān, West Azerbaijan. 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 Būkān.
When was the last earthquake in Būkān, West Azerbaijan?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Būkān on the evening of December 16, 2024 at 18:40 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 279km northwest of Būkān at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Būkān, West Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Būkān, West Azerbaijan?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Būkān 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 Būkān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Būkān, West Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Būkān. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
