Latest earthquakes near Fayzabad, Badakhshan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fayzabad, Badakhshan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fayzabad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fayzabad, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fayzabad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fayzabad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fayzabad and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2024 03:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Nov 23, 2024 01:03PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon 275km from Dushanbe in Tajikistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Fayzabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2668 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fayzabad, Badakhshan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 266 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fayzabad roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fayzabad in 2015. A total of 323 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fayzabad 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 Fayzabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fayzabad 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 | 2544 | 95.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 112 | 4.2% |
| 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 Fayzabad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fayzabad 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 Fayzabad 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 Fayzabad 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 Fayzabad, Badakhshan 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 Fayzabad.
Nearest earthquakes from Fayzabad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fayzabad, Badakhshan. 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 Fayzabad.
When was the last earthquake in Fayzabad, Badakhshan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fayzabad on the afternoon of December 16, 2024 at 16:58 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 160km east-northeast of Fayzabad at a depth of 117km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fayzabad, Badakhshan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fayzabad, Badakhshan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fayzabad 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 Fayzabad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fayzabad, Badakhshan?
In the past 10 years, 2668 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fayzabad. This averages to 267 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
