Latest earthquakes near Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mazār-e Sharīf? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mazār-e Sharīf (also known as مزار شریف), it will show up within minutes.
Mazār-e Sharīf Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 542 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh 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 Mazār-e Sharīf roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mazār-e Sharīf in 2015. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mazār-e Sharīf 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 Mazār-e Sharīf in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mazār-e Sharīf 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 | 523 | 96.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 3.14% |
| 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 Mazār-e Sharīf
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mazār-e Sharīf 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 Mazār-e Sharīf 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 Mazār-e Sharīf 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 Mazār-e Sharīf, 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 Mazār-e Sharīf.
Nearest earthquakes from Mazār-e Sharīf
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mazār-e Sharīf, 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 Mazār-e Sharīf.
When was the last earthquake in Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 15:03 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 257km south-east of Mazār-e Sharīf at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf 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 Mazār-e Sharīf since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh?
In the past 10 years, 542 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mazār-e Sharīf. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
