Latest earthquakes near Ghazni today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ghazni, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ghazni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ghazni (also known as غزنین), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ghazni Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ghazni. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ghazni and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2025 12:59AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Sep 4, 2025 09:26PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Aug 31, 2025 11:47PM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Ghazni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ghazni in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ghazni roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ghazni in 2025. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ghazni that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ghazni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ghazni 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 | 195 | 93.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ghazni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ghazni occurred on Aug 31, 2025 23:47 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) east-northeast of Ghazni, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ghazni in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 193 kilometers (120 mi) east-northeast of Ghazni. It is the strongest earthquake near Ghazni 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 Ghazni 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 Ghazni.
Nearest earthquakes from Ghazni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ghazni. 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 Ghazni.
When was the last earthquake in Ghazni?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghazni on the night of February 2, 2026 at 00:06 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east-northeast of Ghazni at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ghazni in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ghazni?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghazni on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 193km north-northwest of Ghazni at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ghazni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ghazni?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ghazni. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
