Latest earthquakes near Gorgān, Golestan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gorgān, Golestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gorgān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gorgān, it will show up within minutes.
Gorgān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 177 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gorgān, Golestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gorgān roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gorgān in 2017. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gorgān 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 Gorgān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gorgān 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 | 166 | 93.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.21% |
| 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 Gorgān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gorgān occurred on May 13, 2017 22:31 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) east-northeast of Gorgān, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gorgān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Feb 12, 1953 11:45, 169 kilometers (105 mi) east-northeast of Gorgān. It is the strongest earthquake near Gorgān 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 Gorgān, 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 Gorgān.
Nearest earthquakes from Gorgān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gorgān, 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 Gorgān.
When was the last earthquake in Gorgān, Golestan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorgān on the night of April 19, 2024 at 03:39 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east-southeast of Gorgān at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gorgān, Golestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gorgān, Golestan?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorgān on the morning of February 12, 1953 at 11:45 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south-southeast of Gorgān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gorgān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gorgān, Golestan?
In the past 10 years, 177 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gorgān. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
