Latest earthquakes near Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Afghanistan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Afghanistan (also known as افغانستان), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Apr 24 02:12AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 209 km N from Fayzabad |
| 2 days ago (Apr 22 09:34AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 213 km N from Fayzabad |
| 2 days ago (Apr 21 10:47AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 163 km N from Kunduz |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 01:04AM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 297 km NE from Kunduz |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 12:50AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 209 km N from Fayzabad |
| 4 days ago (Apr 19 02:52PM Kabul) |
M 4.4 | 232 km N from Fayzabad |
| 4 days ago (Apr 19 11:17AM Kabul) |
M 5.7 | 260 km NE from Kabul |
| 7 days ago (Apr 16 05:59PM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 80 km SSE from Taloqan |
| 8 days ago (Apr 16 03:43AM Kabul) |
M 5.6 | 201 km NE from Kabul |
| 8 days ago (Apr 15 07:37PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 126 km ENE from Fayzabad |
| 9 days ago (Apr 14 11:40PM Kabul) |
M 3.5 | 223 km WSW from Zaranj |
| 10 days ago (Apr 14 05:14AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 200 km N from Fayzabad |
| 10 days ago (Apr 13 09:41PM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 226 km N from Fayzabad |
| 10 days ago (Apr 13 07:04PM Kabul) |
M 4.7 | 200 km N from Fayzabad |
| 10 days ago (Apr 13 11:44AM Kabul) |
M 4.7 | 294 km NNE from Kunduz |
| 11 days ago (Apr 13 09:36AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 197 km N from Fayzabad |
| 11 days ago (Apr 13 08:54AM Kabul) |
M 5.8 | 208 km N from Fayzabad |
| 11 days ago (Apr 13 04:47AM Kabul) |
M 3.4 | 274 km SW from Zaranj |
| 11 days ago (Apr 12 12:00PM Kabul) |
M 5.0 | 321 km ESE from Kabul |
| 11 days ago (Apr 12 11:24AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 110 km ESE from Fayzabad |
| 13 days ago (Apr 10 05:46PM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 54 km SE from Fayzabad |
| 17 days ago (Apr 7 03:14AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 199 km N from Fayzabad |
| 22 days ago (Apr 2 03:53AM Kabul) |
M 4.6 | 62 km S from Fayzabad |
| 22 days ago (Apr 2 01:59AM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 49 km S from Khōst |
| 22 days ago (Apr 2 01:59AM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 99 km S from Khōst |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Afghanistan
Recent Afghanistan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Afghanistan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Afghanistan and elsewhere.
Apr 19, 2025 11:17AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit 260km from Kabul in Afghanistan on Saturday Morning.
Apr 16, 2025 03:43AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck 201km from Kabul in Afghanistan.
Apr 13, 2025 08:54AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck 181km from Dushanbe in Tajikistan.
Apr 12, 2025 12:00PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit near Rawalpindi in Pakistan on Saturday Afternoon.
Afghanistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3093 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 309 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Afghanistan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Afghanistan in 2023. A total of 415 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Afghanistan that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Afghanistan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Afghanistan 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 | 2930 | 94.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 146 | 4.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Afghanistan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Afghanistan occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 78 kilometers (48 mi) east-southeast of Taloqan, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Afghanistan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 98 kilometers (61 mi) east-southeast of Fayzabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Afghanistan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2015 01:39PM (Kabul) |
M 7.5 | 78 km ESE from Taloqan |
| Feb 23, 2023 05:07AM (Kabul) |
M 6.9 | 256 km ENE from Fayzabad |
| Apr 10, 2016 02:58PM (Kabul) |
M 6.6 | 87 km SE from Fayzabad |
| Mar 21, 2023 09:17PM (Kabul) |
M 6.5 | 74 km SSE from Fayzabad |
| Jan 11, 2024 01:50PM (Kabul) |
M 6.4 | 69 km S from Fayzabad |
| Oct 7, 2023 11:42AM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 36 km NW from Herāt |
| Oct 11, 2023 05:11AM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 25 km NW from Herāt |
| Oct 15, 2023 08:06AM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 34 km NNW from Herāt |
| Oct 7, 2023 11:11AM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 37 km NW from Herāt |
| Dec 25, 2015 11:44PM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 85 km SE from Fayzabad |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Afghanistan
Earthquakes by region of Afghanistan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Afghanistan.
- Badakhshan (Badakhshān)
- Badghis (ولایت بادغیس)
- Baghlan (Wilāyat-e Baghlān)
- Balkh (Вилояти Балх)
- Bamyan (Bāmīān)
- Farah (Farāh)
- Faryab (Fāryāb)
- Ghazni (Ghaznī)
- Ghowr (Wilāyat-e Ghōr)
- Helmand (ولایت هلمند)
- Herat (Herāt)
- Jowzjan (Jowzjān)
- Kabul (ولایت کابل)
- Kandahar (Kandahār)
- Khowst
- Kunar (Konar)
- Kunduz (Вилояти Кундуз)
- Laghman (Laghmān)
- Logar (Lowgar)
- Nangarhar (Nangarhār)
- Nimroz (Nīmrūz)
- Paktia (ولایت پکتیا)
- Panjshir (ولایت پنجشیر)
- Parwan (Parvān)
- Samangan (Samangān)
- Sar-e Pol
- Takhar (Takhār)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Afghanistan.
When was the last earthquake in Afghanistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Afghanistan on the night of April 24, 2025 at 02:12 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 209km north of Fayzabad at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Afghanistan on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 98km south of Fayzabad at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Afghanistan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 3093 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Afghanistan. This averages to 309 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
