Latest earthquakes near Ghowr, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ghowr, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ghowr? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ghowr (also known as Wilāyat-e Ghōr), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ghowr Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ghowr. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ghowr and elsewhere.
Nov 20, 2023 11:03PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck 260km from Mary in Turkmenistan.
Oct 29, 2023 09:20AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M4.4 AFTERSHOCK struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 28, 2023 11:57PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake hit near Herāt in Afghanistan on Saturday Evening.
Oct 28, 2023 10:15AM
Shallow M4.5 FORESHOCK struck on Saturday Morning near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 15, 2023 12:34PM
Shallow M4.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Afternoon near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 15, 2023 10:39AM
Shallow M4.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Morning near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Ghowr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 77 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ghowr, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ghowr in 2023. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ghowr 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 Ghowr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ghowr 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 | 65 | 84.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 10.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 5.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ghowr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ghowr occurred on Oct 11, 2023 05:11 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) west-northwest of Shahrak, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ghowr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 7, 2023 11:42, 228 kilometers (142 mi) west-northwest of Shahrak. It is the strongest earthquake near Ghowr in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ghowr, 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 Ghowr.
Earthquakes by city in Ghowr
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ghowr.
When was the last earthquake in Ghowr, Afghanistan?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghowr on the afternoon of November 22, 2023 at 13:50 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 230km west-northwest of Shahrak at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ghowr, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ghowr, Afghanistan?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghowr on the morning of October 7, 2023 at 11:42 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-northwest of Shahrak at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ghowr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ghowr, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 77 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ghowr. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
