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.
Oct 15, 2023 08:06AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 11, 2023 05:11AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 11:42AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 11:11AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Ghowr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 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 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ghowr in 2023. A total of 70 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 | 72 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 9.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 4.76% |
| 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 212 kilometers (132 mi) west-northwest of Shahrak, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ghowr in the list below.
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 evening of February 13, 2024 at 23:17 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 255km west-northwest of Shahrak at a depth of 16km 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 night of October 11, 2023 at 05:11 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 212km west-northwest of Shahrak at a depth of 8km 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, 84 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 43 days.
