Latest earthquakes near Balkh 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 بلخ), it will show up within minutes.
Balkh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balkh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balkh roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Balkh in 2021. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Balkh that year. The strongest had a 5.2 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 6 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 | 361 | 95.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 4.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Aug 8, 2019 05:15 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) east of Balkh, at a depth of 226 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Balkh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Oct 21, 1907 08:23, 290 kilometers (180 mi) east of Balkh. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Balkh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Balkh. 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 Balkh.
When was the last earthquake in Balkh?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkh on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 15:03 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-east of Balkh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balkh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balkh?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkh on the morning of October 21, 1907 at 08:23 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northeast of Balkh at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balkh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balkh?
In the past 10 years, 378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balkh. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
