Latest earthquakes near Bamyan, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bamyan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bamyan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bamyan (also known as Bāmīān), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bamyan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bamyan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bamyan and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Bamyan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bamyan, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bamyan roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bamyan in 2021. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bamyan that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bamyan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bamyan 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 | 191 | 95.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bamyan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bamyan occurred on Jun 22, 2022 01:24 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-east of Bāzār-e Yakāwlang, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bamyan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 74 kilometers (46 mi) south-east of Bāzār-e Yakāwlang. It is the strongest earthquake near Bamyan 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 Bamyan, 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 Bamyan.
Earthquakes by city in Bamyan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bamyan, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Bamyan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bāmyān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bamyan.
When was the last earthquake in Bamyan, Afghanistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bamyan on the afternoon of November 10, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-southeast of Bāzār-e Yakāwlang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bamyan, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bamyan, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bamyan on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 74km north-east of Bāzār-e Yakāwlang at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bamyan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bamyan, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bamyan. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
