Latest earthquakes near Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan today
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Gonbad-e Kāvūs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gonbad-e Kāvūs roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gonbad-e Kāvūs in 2017. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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 | 177 | 93.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.35% |
| 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs.
Nearest earthquakes from Gonbad-e Kāvūs
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan. 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs.
When was the last earthquake in Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gonbad-e Kāvūs on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 16:37 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east of Gonbad-e Kāvūs at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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 Gonbad-e Kāvūs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Golestan?
In the past 10 years, 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gonbad-e Kāvūs. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
