Latest earthquakes near Razavi Khorasan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Razavi Khorasan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Razavi Khorasan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Razavi Khorasan (also known as Khorāsān-e Raẕāvī), it will show up within minutes.
Razavi Khorasan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 275 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Razavi Khorasan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Razavi Khorasan roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Razavi Khorasan in 2023. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Razavi Khorasan that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Razavi Khorasan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Razavi 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 | 248 | 90.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Razavi Khorasan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Razavi Khorasan occurred on Oct 7, 2023 10:42 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) south-east of Mashhad, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Razavi Khorasan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 1978 20:35, 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-east of Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh. It is the strongest earthquake near Razavi 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 Razavi 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 Razavi Khorasan.
Earthquakes by city in Razavi Khorasan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Razavi Khorasan, Iran.
Use this regional Razavi Khorasan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kāshmar, Torbat-e Jām, Chenārān, Sarakhs, Gonābād, Tāybād and Bardaskan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Razavi Khorasan.
When was the last earthquake in Razavi Khorasan, Iran?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Razavi Khorasan on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 06:29 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southeast of Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Razavi Khorasan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Razavi Khorasan, Iran?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Razavi Khorasan on the evening of September 16, 1978 at 20:35 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 266km southwest of Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Razavi Khorasan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Razavi Khorasan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 275 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Razavi Khorasan. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
