Latest earthquakes near North Khorasan, Iran today

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List of latest earthquakes near North Khorasan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 30, 2024 12:23
(Tehran)
M 3.1 198 km SSW
from Bojnūrd
Nov 15, 2024 09:01
(Tehran)
M 4.2 249 km SE
from Bojnūrd
Nov 14, 2024 05:25
(Tehran)
M 4.2 261 km SE
from Bojnūrd
Nov 14, 2024 05:25
(Tehran)
M 4.4 268 km SSE
from Bojnūrd
Nov 9, 2024 19:23
(Tehran)
M 3.0 255 km W
from Bojnūrd
Nov 8, 2024 07:49
(Tehran)
M 4.0 269 km SSE
from Bojnūrd
Oct 18, 2024 02:07
(Tehran)
M 4.2 286 km W
from Bojnūrd
Oct 16, 2024 16:33
(Tehran)
M 3.7 224 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
Oct 16, 2024 15:48
(Tehran)
M 3.3 225 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
Sep 28, 2024 15:44
(Tehran)
M 4.6 209 km NNW
from Bojnūrd
Sep 22, 2024 16:13
(Tehran)
M 4.8 35 km N
from Bojnūrd
Sep 22, 2024 03:28
(Tehran)
M 4.6 23 km N
from Bojnūrd
Sep 22, 2024 03:21
(Tehran)
M 4.3 19 km N
from Bojnūrd
Sep 11, 2024 02:46
(Tehran)
M 4.0 25 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
Sep 8, 2024 00:43
(Tehran)
M 4.7 216 km NW
from Bojnūrd
Jun 18, 2024 14:24
(Tehran)
M 4.9 275 km SSE
from Bojnūrd
Jun 2, 2024 12:30
(Tehran)
M 4.5 204 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
May 3, 2024 16:37
(Tehran)
M 4.2 91 km ESE
from Bojnūrd
Apr 19, 2024 03:39
(Tehran)
M 4.4 158 km S
from Bojnūrd
Apr 19, 2024 03:39
(Tehran)
M 4.4 211 km S
from Bojnūrd
Apr 19, 2024 03:02
(Tehran)
M 4.3 280 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
Apr 16, 2024 08:32
(Tehran)
M 4.0 243 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
Mar 31, 2024 21:31
(Tehran)
M 3.2 248 km S
from Bojnūrd
Mar 5, 2024 14:53
(Tehran)
M 4.0 287 km SE
from Bojnūrd
Feb 18, 2024 07:54
(Tehran)
M 4.7 224 km WSW
from Bojnūrd

Map of Latest Earthquakes near North Khorasan

North Khorasan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
15 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 30, 2024 12:23

Average

A total of 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Khorasan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Khorasan roughly every 23 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Khorasan in 2021. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Khorasan that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of North Khorasan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Khorasan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near North Khorasan 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near North Khorasan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 147 93.63%
Mag. 5 10 6.37%
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 North Khorasan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On May 13, 2017 22:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.2
On Oct 5, 1948 23:42.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Khorasan occurred on May 13, 2017 22:31 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 35 kilometers (22 mi) north-northwest of Bojnūrd, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Khorasan in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 5, 1948 23:42, 113 kilometers (70 mi) north-northwest of Bojnūrd. It is the strongest earthquake near North Khorasan 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 North Khorasan, 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 North Khorasan.

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List of strongest earthquakes near North Khorasan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 13, 2017 22:31
(Tehran)
M 5.6 35 km NNW
from Bojnūrd
May 17, 2021 05:24
(Tehran)
M 5.4 57 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
May 17, 2021 03:34
(Tehran)
M 5.3 55 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
Sep 7, 2020 02:04
(Tehran)
M 5.3 204 km WSW
from Bojnūrd
Oct 13, 2015 01:07
(Tehran)
M 5.3 125 km NNW
from Bojnūrd
Sep 26, 2020 09:16
(Tehran)
M 5.2 138 km NW
from Bojnūrd
Feb 5, 2017 17:16
(Tehran)
M 5.2 296 km NW
from Bojnūrd
Sep 13, 2021 08:32
(Tehran)
M 5.1 140 km E
from Bojnūrd
Mar 22, 2023 15:08
(Tehran)
M 5.0 240 km W
from Bojnūrd
May 6, 2015 01:58
(Tehran)
M 5.0 258 km SSE
from Bojnūrd

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near North Khorasan

Earthquakes by city in North Khorasan

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Khorasan, Iran.

Use this regional North Khorasan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Shīrvān and Esfarāyen.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Khorasan.

When was the last earthquake in North Khorasan, Iran?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North Khorasan on the afternoon of November 30, 2024 at 12:23 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south-southwest of Bojnūrd at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Khorasan, Iran in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near North Khorasan, Iran?

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near North Khorasan on the evening of October 5, 1948 at 23:42 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 113km north-east of Bojnūrd at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Khorasan since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near North Khorasan, Iran?

In the past 10 years, 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Khorasan. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.