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.
Ghazni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 174 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 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ghazni roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ghazni in 2022. A total of 24 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 | 166 | 95.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 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 Jun 22, 2022 01:24 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) east-southeast of Ghazni, at a depth of 4 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-southeast of Ghazni. It is the strongest earthquake near Ghazni 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 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 afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 15:03 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north-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, 174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ghazni. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
