Latest earthquakes near Gīlān, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gīlān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gīlān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gīlān (also known as گیلان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gīlān Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gīlān. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gīlān and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 12:35PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Gīlān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gīlān, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gīlān in 2019. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gīlān 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 Gīlān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gīlān 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 | 88 | 93.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.38% |
| 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 Gīlān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gīlān occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:17 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) west-northwest of Rasht, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gīlān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 00:30, 39 kilometers (24 mi) west-northwest of Rasht. It is the strongest earthquake near Gīlān 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 Gīlān, 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 Gīlān.
Earthquakes by city in Gīlān
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gīlān, Iran.
Use this regional Gīlān earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Langarūd, Rūdsar, Hashtpar, Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh, Āstārā, Fūman, Pādegān-e Manjīl and Manjīl.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gīlān.
When was the last earthquake in Gīlān, Iran?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gīlān on the morning of April 23, 2026 at 09:27 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north of Rasht at a depth of 20km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gīlān, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gīlān, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gīlān on the night of June 21, 1990 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 39km south-southwest of Rasht at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gīlān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gīlān, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gīlān. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
