Latest earthquakes near Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mashhad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mashhad (also known as Maşat), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mashhad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mashhad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mashhad and elsewhere.
Oct 15, 2023 07:06AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 11, 2023 04:11AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 10:42AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 10:11AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Mashhad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mashhad roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mashhad in 2023. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mashhad 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 Mashhad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mashhad 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 | 148 | 88.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 2.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mashhad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mashhad occurred on Oct 11, 2023 04:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-east of Mashhad, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mashhad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 10, 1997 12:27, 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-east of Mashhad. It is the strongest earthquake near Mashhad 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 Mashhad, Razavi 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 Mashhad.
Nearest earthquakes from Mashhad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mashhad, Razavi 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 Mashhad.
When was the last earthquake in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mashhad on the night of April 19, 2024 at 03:39 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 188km west of Mashhad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mashhad on the afternoon of May 10, 1997 at 12:27 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south of Mashhad at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mashhad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan?
In the past 10 years, 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mashhad. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
