Arak
Arak: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Arak just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Arak, Iran.
Live map – Arak
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Arak
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Arak
Arak has recorded 31 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.2 in 1980.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 16 km².
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Earthquakes
31 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 20 km WSW of Shahrak-e Pardisan, Iran | 41.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 7 km NNW of Azna, Iran | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 20 km S of Aligudarz, Iran | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 7 km N of Azna, Iran | 14.1 km | |
| 4.7 | 12 km W of Dorud, Iran | 16.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 18 km NW of Azna, Iran | 11.9 km | |
| 4.5 | 19 km N of Borujerd, Iran | 19.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 10 km S of Azna, Iran | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2008 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2007 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2006 | 8 | M4.6 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1998 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1985 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1980 | 2 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
One major fire within 100 km in our records, covering about 16 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 km² | 34 km SW of Shahrak-e Pardisan, Iran | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 65 km E of Arak, Iran | Active | |
| 16 km² | 23 km WSW of Arak, Iran | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 23 km WSW of Arak, Iran | Active |