Latest earthquakes near Badghis, Afghanistan today
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Recent Badghis Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Badghis. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Badghis and elsewhere.
Oct 15, 2023 08:06AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 11, 2023 05:11AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 11:42AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 11:11AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Badghis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Badghis, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Badghis in 2023. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Badghis that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Badghis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Badghis 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 | 90 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 10.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 3.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Badghis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Badghis occurred on Oct 11, 2023 05:11 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-west of Ghormach, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Badghis in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jan 1, 1911 14:17, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-west of Ghormach. It is the strongest earthquake near Badghis 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 Badghis, 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 Badghis.
Earthquakes by city in Badghis
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Badghis.
When was the last earthquake in Badghis, Afghanistan?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Badghis on the afternoon of February 18, 2024 at 15:50 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 288km east-northeast of Ghormach at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Badghis, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Badghis, Afghanistan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Badghis on the afternoon of January 1, 1911 at 14:17 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east-northeast of Ghormach at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Badghis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Badghis, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Badghis. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
