Latest earthquakes near Qūchān, Razavi Khorasan today
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Qūchān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qūchān, Razavi Khorasan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Qūchān roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Qūchān in 2017. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qūchān that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qūchān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Qūchān 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 | 127 | 92.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Qūchān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qūchān occurred on Apr 5, 2017 10:39 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) south-east of Qūchān, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qūchān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 5, 1948 23:42, 110 kilometers (68 mi) south-east of Qūchān. It is the strongest earthquake near Qūchān 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 Qūchān, 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 Qūchān.
Nearest earthquakes from Qūchān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qūchān, 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 Qūchān.
When was the last earthquake in Qūchān, Razavi Khorasan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Qūchān on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 16:37 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 22km west-northwest of Qūchān at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qūchān, Razavi Khorasan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qūchān, Razavi Khorasan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Qūchān on the evening of October 5, 1948 at 23:42 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 110km north of Qūchān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qūchān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qūchān, Razavi Khorasan?
In the past 10 years, 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qūchān. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
