Latest earthquakes near Balkh, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balkh, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balkh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balkh (also known as Вилояти Балх), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Balkh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Balkh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Balkh and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Balkh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 541 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balkh, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balkh roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Balkh in 2015. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Balkh 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 Balkh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Balkh 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 | 524 | 96.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 2.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Balkh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balkh occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) east of Mazār-e Sharīf, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Balkh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1909 01:37, 293 kilometers (182 mi) east of Mazār-e Sharīf. It is the strongest earthquake near Balkh 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 Balkh, 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 Balkh.
Earthquakes by city in Balkh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Balkh, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Balkh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Khulm.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Balkh.
When was the last earthquake in Balkh, Afghanistan?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkh on the evening of October 16, 2024 at 23:26 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 311km east of Mazār-e Sharīf at a depth of 203km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balkh, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balkh, Afghanistan?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkh on the night of July 8, 1909 at 01:37 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east of Mazār-e Sharīf at a depth of 200km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balkh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balkh, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 541 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balkh. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
