Latest earthquakes near Maymana, Faryab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maymana, Faryab, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maymana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maymana (also known as میمنه), it will show up within minutes.
Maymana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maymana, Faryab 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 Maymana in 2023. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maymana 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 Maymana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Maymana 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 | 77 | 88.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 3.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Maymana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maymana 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 Maymana 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 Maymana 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 Maymana, Faryab 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 Maymana.
Nearest earthquakes from Maymana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maymana, Faryab. 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 Maymana.
When was the last earthquake in Maymana, Faryab?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Maymana 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 Maymana, Faryab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maymana, Faryab?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Maymana 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 Maymana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maymana, Faryab?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maymana. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
