Latest earthquakes near North Khorasan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Khorasan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Khorasan? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Khorasan (also known as Khorāsān-e Shomālī), it will show up within minutes.
North Khorasan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 156 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 146 | 93.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 6.41% |
| 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
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.
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near North Khorasan on the morning of November 15, 2024 at 09:01 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 240km south-east of Bojnūrd at a depth of 10km 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, 156 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.
