Latest earthquakes near Soran, Arbīl today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Soran, Arbīl, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Soran? If an earthquake is happening right now near Soran, it will show up within minutes.
Soran Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 443 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Soran, Arbīl in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Soran roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Soran in 2018. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Soran 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 Soran in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Soran 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 | 410 | 92.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 6.55% |
| 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 Soran
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Soran occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) south-east of Soran, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Soran in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:22, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of Soran. It is the strongest earthquake near Soran 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 Soran, Arbīl 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 Soran.
Nearest earthquakes from Soran
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Soran, Arbīl. 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 Soran.
When was the last earthquake in Soran, Arbīl?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Soran on the morning of February 16, 2026 at 09:48 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northwest of Soran at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Soran, Arbīl in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Soran, Arbīl?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Soran on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:22 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north of Soran at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Soran since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Soran, Arbīl?
In the past 10 years, 443 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Soran. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
