Latest earthquakes near Khowy, West Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khowy, West Azerbaijan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khowy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khowy, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 00:20 Tehran) |
M 2.3 | 224 km W from Khowy |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 14:03 Tehran) |
M 2.0 | 279 km NW from Khowy |
| 3 days ago (Apr 25 16:23 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 176 km ESE from Khowy |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 11:58 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 174 km ESE from Khowy |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 09:30 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 76 km WSW from Khowy |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 00:47 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 102 km SSE from Khowy |
| 7 days ago (Apr 22 11:06 Tehran) |
M 2.4 | 117 km WNW from Khowy |
| 7 days ago (Apr 22 06:00 Tehran) |
M 2.2 | 73 km WSW from Khowy |
| 7 days ago (Apr 22 04:09 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 73 km SW from Khowy |
| 8 days ago (Apr 21 06:07 Tehran) |
M 2.4 | 157 km N from Khowy |
| 9 days ago (Apr 19 15:30 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 296 km E from Khowy |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 17:59 Tehran) |
M 2.6 | 178 km WSW from Khowy |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 16:38 Tehran) |
M 2.8 | 174 km WSW from Khowy |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 16:36 Tehran) |
M 2.2 | 217 km W from Khowy |
| 12 days ago (Apr 17 12:15 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 177 km WSW from Khowy |
| 13 days ago (Apr 15 17:45 Tehran) |
M 2.2 | 176 km W from Khowy |
| 14 days ago (Apr 15 06:21 Tehran) |
M 2.0 | 154 km W from Khowy |
| 14 days ago (Apr 15 03:40 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 183 km S from Khowy |
| 15 days ago (Apr 14 10:43 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 152 km W from Khowy |
| 15 days ago (Apr 13 21:37 Tehran) |
M 2.1 | 113 km WNW from Khowy |
| 15 days ago (Apr 13 14:45 Tehran) |
M 2.0 | 135 km W from Khowy |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 13:19 Tehran) |
M 2.8 | 139 km W from Khowy |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 12:29 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 133 km W from Khowy |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 12:28 Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 136 km W from Khowy |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 12:20 Tehran) |
M 2.5 | 135 km W from Khowy |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Khowy
Khowy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 248 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 14 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 | 229 | 92.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2020 19:30 (Tehran) |
M 6.0 | 51 km W from Khowy |
| Nov 8, 2019 02:17 (Tehran) |
M 5.9 | 244 km ESE from Khowy |
| 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 |
| Jan 18, 2023 13:38 (Tehran) |
M 5.7 | 13 km S from Khowy |
| Mar 24, 2023 06:46 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 13 km SW from Khowy |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:51 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 10 km SE from Khowy |
| Jun 25, 2020 14:33 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 88 km W from Khowy |
| Sep 27, 2022 17:38 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 299 km NW from Khowy |
| Nov 15, 2017 23:18 (Tehran) |
M 5.2 | 283 km NE from Khowy |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 18:43 (Tehran) |
M 4.3 | 7 km NNW from Khowy |
| Jan 31, 2023 07:43 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 6 km W from Khowy |
| Jan 28, 2023 21:46 (Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 8 km SSW from Khowy |
| Jun 22, 2016 21:27 (Tehran) |
M 4.3 | 8 km W from Khowy |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:51 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 10 km SE from Khowy |
| Oct 5, 2022 17:21 (Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 10 km SE from Khowy |
| Jan 18, 2023 14:12 (Tehran) |
M 4.3 | 9 km SSW from Khowy |
| Jan 29, 2023 18:11 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 10 km SW from Khowy |
| Sep 21, 2022 22:27 (Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 10 km S from Khowy |
| Jun 17, 2023 16:00 (Tehran) |
M 4.5 | 9 km S from Khowy |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Khowy
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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Khowy on the night of April 27, 2025 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west of Khowy at a depth of 7km 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, 248 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khowy. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
