Latest earthquakes near Faryab, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Faryab, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Faryab? If an earthquake is happening right now near Faryab (also known as Fāryāb), it will show up within minutes.
Faryab Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Faryab, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Faryab in 2023. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Faryab 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 Faryab in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Faryab 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 | 78 | 87.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 3.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Faryab
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Faryab occurred on Oct 7, 2023 11:11 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) west-southwest of Maymana, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Faryab in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 269 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Maymana. It is the strongest earthquake near Faryab 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 Faryab, 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 Faryab.
Earthquakes by city in Faryab
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Faryab, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Faryab earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Andkhōy.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Faryab.
When was the last earthquake in Faryab, Afghanistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Faryab on the afternoon of August 24, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-southwest of Maymana at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Faryab, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Faryab, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Faryab on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 269km east-southeast of Maymana at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Faryab since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Faryab, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Faryab. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
