Latest earthquakes near Mahābād, West Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mahābād, West Azerbaijan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mahābād? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mahābād (also known as مَه آباد), it will show up within minutes.
Mahābād Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mahābād, 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 Mahābād roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mahābād in 2018. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mahābād 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 Mahābād in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mahābād 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 | 407 | 92.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mahābād
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mahābād occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) south of Mahābād, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mahābād in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mahābād, 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 Mahābād.
Nearest earthquakes from Mahābād
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mahābād, 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 Mahābād.
When was the last earthquake in Mahābād, West Azerbaijan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mahābād on the evening of March 11, 2025 at 21:33 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 160km west-northwest of Mahābād at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mahābād, West Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mahābād, West Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mahābād on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south of Mahābād at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mahābād since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mahābād, West Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mahābād. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
