Latest earthquakes near Golestan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Golestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Golestan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Golestan (also known as Golestān), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Apr 22 08:17 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 240 km ENE from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 4 days ago (Apr 18 10:50 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 150 km NE from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 4 days ago (Apr 17 20:03 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 146 km SW from Gorgān |
| 5 days ago (Apr 17 10:39 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 146 km SW from Gorgān |
| 6 days ago (Apr 15 14:37 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 146 km SW from Gorgān |
| 12 days ago (Apr 10 09:30 Tehran) |
M 3.9 | 147 km SW from Gorgān |
| 24 days ago (Mar 29 02:02 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 43 km E from Gorgān |
| 25 days ago (Mar 28 03:59 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 44 km NNE from Gorgān |
| 27 days ago (Mar 26 13:00 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 271 km E from Gorgān |
| 28 days ago (Mar 25 06:37 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 256 km E from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 47 days ago (Mar 6 00:34 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 89 km E from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 47 days ago (Mar 5 23:03 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 89 km E from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 67 days ago (Feb 14 09:27 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 53 km W from Gorgān |
| 68 days ago (Feb 12 21:43 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 91 km WSW from Gorgān |
| 68 days ago (Feb 12 20:57 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 26 km S from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 75 days ago (Feb 6 05:08 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 260 km E from Gorgān |
| 80 days ago (Jan 31 23:47 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 77 km ESE from Gorgān |
| 84 days ago (Jan 27 14:55 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 195 km SSW from Gorgān |
| 88 days ago (Jan 24 10:26 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 58 km ESE from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 88 days ago (Jan 24 08:35 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 62 km E from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| 95 days ago (Jan 17 13:03 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 46 km NNE from Gorgān |
| 97 days ago (Jan 14 23:53 Tehran) |
M 3.2 | 206 km SSW from Gorgān |
| Dec 13, 2024 21:58 (Tehran) |
M 4.7 | 140 km WSW from Gorgān |
| Dec 1, 2024 02:00 (Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 231 km SW from Gorgān |
| Nov 30, 2024 12:23 (Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 239 km ESE from Gorgān |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Golestan
Golestan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Golestan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Golestan roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Golestan in 2017. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Golestan that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Golestan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Golestan 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 | 184 | 93.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.12% |
| 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 Golestan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Golestan occurred on May 13, 2017 22:31 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) east-northeast of Gonbad-e Kāvūs, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Golestan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on May 1, 1929 19:03, 238 kilometers (148 mi) east-northeast of Gonbad-e Kāvūs. It is the strongest earthquake near Golestan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Golestan, 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 Golestan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2017 22:31 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 189 km ENE from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| Oct 26, 2016 17:45 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 294 km N from Gorgān |
| May 17, 2021 05:24 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 136 km E from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| Oct 13, 2015 01:07 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 211 km NE from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| May 17, 2021 03:34 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 140 km E from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| Sep 7, 2020 02:04 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 30 km S from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| Feb 5, 2017 17:16 (Tehran) |
M 5.2 | 271 km N from Gorgān |
| Sep 26, 2020 09:16 (Tehran) |
M 5.2 | 131 km NE from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| May 31, 2023 07:34 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 269 km N from Gonbad-e Kāvūs |
| Mar 22, 2023 14:08 (Tehran) |
M 5.0 | 34 km NNE from Gorgān |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Golestan
Earthquakes by city in Golestan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Golestan, Iran.
Use this regional Golestan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Āzādshahr and Kalāleh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Golestan.
When was the last earthquake in Golestan, Iran?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Golestan on the morning of April 22, 2025 at 08:17 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 240km east-northeast of Gonbad-e Kāvūs at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Golestan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Golestan, Iran?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Golestan on the evening of May 1, 1929 at 19:03 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-northeast of Gonbad-e Kāvūs at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Golestan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Golestan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Golestan. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
