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.
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 Oct 5, 1948 23:42, 296 kilometers (184 mi) east-northeast of Gonbad-e Kāvūs. It is the strongest earthquake near Golestan 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 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.
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Golestan on the afternoon of June 2, 2024 at 12:30 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 73km east-southeast of Gorgān at a depth of 54km 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 October 5, 1948 at 23:42 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east-northeast of Gonbad-e Kāvūs at a depth of 15km 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.
