Latest earthquakes near Orūmīyeh, West Azerbaijan today
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Orūmīyeh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 253 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 | 233 | 92.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.51% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Orūmīyeh on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 18:22 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north-northwest of Orūmīyeh at a depth of 5km 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, 253 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.
