Latest earthquakes near Baghlan, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baghlan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baghlan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baghlan (also known as Wilāyat-e Baghlān), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Baghlan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baghlan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baghlan and elsewhere.
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.
Aug 31, 2025 11:47PM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Baghlan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baghlan, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baghlan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baghlan in 2016. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baghlan that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baghlan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baghlan 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 | 1818 | 95.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 3.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baghlan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baghlan occurred on Apr 10, 2016 14:58 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) east of Baghlān, at a depth of 212 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baghlan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 177 kilometers (110 mi) east of Baghlān. It is the strongest earthquake near Baghlan 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 Baghlan, 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 Baghlan.
Earthquakes by city in Baghlan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baghlan, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Baghlan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pul-e Khumrī and Nahrīn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baghlan.
When was the last earthquake in Baghlan, Afghanistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Baghlan on the night of February 15, 2026 at 03:28 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 144km east-northeast of Baghlān at a depth of 210km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baghlan, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baghlan, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Baghlan on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 177km east of Baghlān at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baghlan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baghlan, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 1901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baghlan. This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
