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.
Jan 19, 2026 10:51AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon 24mi from China.
Jan 9, 2026 01:44AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Night 179km from Khorugh in Tajikistan.
Jan 8, 2026 09:30PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 266km from Khorugh in Tajikistan on Thursday Evening.
Jan 6, 2026 11:47PM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK hit 274km from Kashgar in China on Wednesday Night.
Nov 3, 2025 12:59AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Sep 4, 2025 09:26PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Fayzabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2647 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 264 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 2023. A total of 316 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fayzabad 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 Fayzabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 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 | 2524 | 95.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 112 | 4.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Feb 23, 2023 05:07 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) east-northeast of Fayzabad, at a depth of 9 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) east-northeast of Fayzabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Fayzabad in the past 126 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Fayzabad on the night of January 27, 2026 at 03:45 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 184km north-northwest of Fayzabad at a depth of 55km 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, 2647 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fayzabad. This averages to 265 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
