Latest earthquakes near Badakhshan, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Badakhshan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Badakhshan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Badakhshan (also known as Badakhshān), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Badakhshan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Badakhshan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Badakhshan and elsewhere.
Apr 19, 2025 11:17AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit 265km from Kabul in Afghanistan on Saturday Morning.
Badakhshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2692 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Badakhshan, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 269 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Badakhshan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Badakhshan in 2015. A total of 323 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Badakhshan that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Badakhshan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Badakhshan 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 | 2569 | 95.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 4.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Badakhshan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Badakhshan occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 69 kilometers (43 mi) south-southwest of Fayzabad, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Badakhshan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 98 kilometers (61 mi) south-southwest of Fayzabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Badakhshan 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 Badakhshan, 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 Badakhshan.
Earthquakes by city in Badakhshan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Badakhshan, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Badakhshan.
When was the last earthquake in Badakhshan, Afghanistan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Badakhshan on the morning of July 17, 2025 at 10:52 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 168km southwest of Fayzabad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Badakhshan, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Badakhshan, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Badakhshan 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 Badakhshan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Badakhshan, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 2692 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Badakhshan. This averages to 269 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
