Latest earthquakes near Farah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Farah, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Farah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Farah (also known as فراه), it will show up within minutes.
Farah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Farah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Farah in 2023. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Farah that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Farah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Farah 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 | 100 | 87.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 8.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 3.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Farah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Farah occurred on Oct 15, 2023 08:06 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north of Farah, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Farah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 10, 1997 12:27, 269 kilometers (167 mi) north of Farah. It is the strongest earthquake near Farah 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 Farah 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 Farah.
Nearest earthquakes from Farah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Farah. 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 Farah.
When was the last earthquake in Farah?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Farah on the evening of May 4, 2026 at 21:17 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 275km southwest of Farah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Farah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Farah?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Farah on the afternoon of May 10, 1997 at 12:27 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 269km northwest of Farah at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Farah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Farah?
In the past 10 years, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Farah. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
