Latest earthquakes near Zanjan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zanjan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zanjan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zanjan (also known as استان زنجان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zanjan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zanjan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zanjan and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 12:35PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Zanjan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zanjan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zanjan roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zanjan in 2019. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zanjan that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zanjan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zanjan 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 | 120 | 94.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zanjan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zanjan occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:17 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) north-northwest of Zanjān, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zanjan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 87 kilometers (54 mi) north-northwest of Zanjān. It is the strongest earthquake near Zanjan 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 Zanjan, Iran 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 Zanjan.
Earthquakes by city in Zanjan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zanjan, Iran.
Use this regional Zanjan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Alvand, Abhar and Khorramdarreh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zanjan.
When was the last earthquake in Zanjan, Iran?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zanjan on the morning of April 23, 2026 at 09:27 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north of Zanjān at a depth of 20km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zanjan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zanjan, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zanjan on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 87km east-northeast of Zanjān at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zanjan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zanjan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zanjan. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
