Latest earthquakes near Bojnūrd, North Khorasan today
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Bojnūrd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 152 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bojnūrd, North Khorasan 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 Bojnūrd roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bojnūrd in 2021. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bojnūrd 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 Bojnūrd in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bojnūrd 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 | 142 | 93.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 6.58% |
| 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 Bojnūrd
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bojnūrd 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 Bojnūrd 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 Bojnūrd 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 Bojnūrd, North Khorasan 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 Bojnūrd.
Nearest earthquakes from Bojnūrd
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bojnūrd, North Khorasan. 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 Bojnūrd.
When was the last earthquake in Bojnūrd, North Khorasan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bojnūrd on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 16:37 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 91km east-southeast of Bojnūrd at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bojnūrd, North Khorasan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bojnūrd, North Khorasan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bojnūrd 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 Bojnūrd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bojnūrd, North Khorasan?
In the past 10 years, 152 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bojnūrd. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
