Latest earthquakes near Rasht, Gīlān today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rasht, Gīlān, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rasht? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rasht (also known as رشت), it will show up within minutes.
Rasht Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rasht, Gīlān in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rasht in 2019. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rasht 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 Rasht in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rasht 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 | 81 | 94.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.81% |
| 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 Rasht
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rasht 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 Rasht 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 Rasht in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rasht, Gīlān 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 Rasht.
Nearest earthquakes from Rasht
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rasht, Gīlān. 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 Rasht.
When was the last earthquake in Rasht, Gīlān?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rasht on the morning of October 19, 2024 at 08:46 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south of Rasht at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rasht, Gīlān in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rasht, Gīlān?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rasht 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 Rasht since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rasht, Gīlān?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rasht. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
