Latest earthquakes near Ghormach, Badghis today
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Recent Ghormach Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ghormach. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ghormach 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.
Ghormach Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ghormach, Badghis 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 Ghormach in 2023. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ghormach 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 Ghormach in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ghormach 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 | 89 | 85.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 10.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ghormach
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ghormach 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 Ghormach 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 Ghormach 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 Ghormach, Badghis 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 Ghormach.
Nearest earthquakes from Ghormach
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ghormach, Badghis. 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 Ghormach.
When was the last earthquake in Ghormach, Badghis?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghormach 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 Ghormach, Badghis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ghormach, Badghis?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghormach 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 Ghormach since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ghormach, Badghis?
In the past 10 years, 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ghormach. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
