Latest earthquakes near Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Orūmīyeh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Orūmīyeh (also known as Urmiye), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (May 1 07:17 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 300 km N from Orūmīyeh |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 23:45 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 220 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 22:19 Tehran) |
M 2.1 | 264 km N from Orūmīyeh |
| 4 days ago (Apr 27 00:20 Tehran) |
M 2.3 | 252 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| 5 days ago (Apr 25 16:23 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 166 km ENE from Orūmīyeh |
| 6 days ago (Apr 24 11:58 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 165 km ENE from Orūmīyeh |
| 8 days ago (Apr 23 09:30 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 115 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 8 days ago (Apr 23 00:47 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 32 km ENE from Orūmīyeh |
| 8 days ago (Apr 22 11:06 Tehran) |
M 2.4 | 185 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 9 days ago (Apr 22 06:00 Tehran) |
M 2.2 | 103 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 9 days ago (Apr 22 04:09 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 93 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 10 days ago (Apr 21 06:07 Tehran) |
M 2.4 | 268 km N from Orūmīyeh |
| 12 days ago (Apr 18 17:59 Tehran) |
M 2.6 | 193 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| 12 days ago (Apr 18 16:38 Tehran) |
M 2.8 | 189 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| 12 days ago (Apr 18 16:36 Tehran) |
M 2.2 | 241 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| 13 days ago (Apr 17 12:15 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 191 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| 15 days ago (Apr 15 17:45 Tehran) |
M 2.2 | 218 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| 16 days ago (Apr 15 06:21 Tehran) |
M 2.0 | 208 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 16 days ago (Apr 15 03:40 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 72 km S from Orūmīyeh |
| 16 days ago (Apr 14 10:43 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 207 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 21:37 Tehran) |
M 2.1 | 183 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 14:45 Tehran) |
M 2.0 | 195 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 13:19 Tehran) |
M 2.8 | 201 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 12:29 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 195 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 12:28 Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 198 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Orūmīyeh
Orūmīyeh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Orūmīyeh roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Orūmīyeh in 2020. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Orūmīyeh that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Orūmīyeh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Orūmīyeh 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 | 232 | 92.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.54% |
| 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 Orūmīyeh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Orūmīyeh occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:30 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) north-northwest of Orūmīyeh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Orūmīyeh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:52, 197 kilometers (122 mi) north-northwest of Orūmīyeh. It is the strongest earthquake near Orūmīyeh 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 Orūmīyeh, 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 Orūmīyeh.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2020 19:30 (Tehran) |
M 6.0 | 122 km NNW from Orūmīyeh |
| Jan 28, 2023 21:44 (Tehran) |
M 5.9 | 98 km N from Orūmīyeh |
| Nov 8, 2019 02:17 (Tehran) |
M 5.9 | 222 km E from Orūmīyeh |
| Feb 23, 2020 09:23 (Tehran) |
M 5.8 | 115 km NNW from Orūmīyeh |
| Jan 18, 2023 13:38 (Tehran) |
M 5.7 | 99 km N from Orūmīyeh |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:51 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 107 km N from Orūmīyeh |
| Mar 24, 2023 06:46 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 103 km NNW from Orūmīyeh |
| Dec 11, 2017 17:39 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 282 km SSE from Orūmīyeh |
| Jun 25, 2020 14:33 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 148 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| Nov 12, 2017 21:59 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 296 km S from Orūmīyeh |
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Nearest earthquakes from Orūmīyeh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Orūmīyeh, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2020 20:54 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 25 km SSW from Orūmīyeh |
| Sep 1, 2015 07:03 (Tehran) |
M 4.1 | 25 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| Jul 29, 2017 04:20 (Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 25 km S from Orūmīyeh |
| Dec 2, 2017 15:28 (Tehran) |
M 4.4 | 35 km WNW from Orūmīyeh |
| Jan 9, 2025 17:31 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 40 km E from Orūmīyeh |
| Jan 29, 2020 21:37 (Tehran) |
M 4.9 | 49 km SSW from Orūmīyeh |
| Jan 15, 2022 16:33 (Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 53 km NW from Orūmīyeh |
| Jun 8, 2020 09:59 (Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 79 km SSE from Orūmīyeh |
| Jul 9, 2021 20:11 (Tehran) |
M 4.9 | 78 km S from Orūmīyeh |
| Jul 9, 2021 22:01 (Tehran) |
M 4.2 | 82 km S from Orūmīyeh |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Orūmīyeh
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Orūmīyeh.
When was the last earthquake in Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Orūmīyeh on the morning of May 1, 2025 at 07:17 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north of Orūmīyeh at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Orūmīyeh on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north-northwest of Orūmīyeh at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Orūmīyeh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orūmīyeh. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
