Latest earthquakes near Khowy, West Azerbaijan today
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Khowy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khowy, West Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khowy roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khowy in 2020. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khowy that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khowy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khowy 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 | 222 | 92.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khowy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khowy occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:30 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 51 kilometers (32 mi) west of Khowy, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khowy in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:52, 102 kilometers (63 mi) west of Khowy. It is the strongest earthquake near Khowy 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 Khowy, 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 Khowy.
Nearest earthquakes from Khowy
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khowy, 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 Khowy.
When was the last earthquake in Khowy, West Azerbaijan?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Khowy on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 16:12 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west-northwest of Khowy at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khowy, West Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khowy, West Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Khowy on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 102km northwest of Khowy at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khowy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khowy, West Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khowy. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
