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.
Recent Soran Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Soran. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Soran and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 08:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Soran Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 446 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 | 412 | 92.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 6.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Soran on the morning of April 24, 2026 at 09:19 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 126km northwest of Soran at a depth of 10km 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 evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 232km south-east of Soran at a depth of 19km 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, 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Soran. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
