Latest earthquakes near Shahrak, Ghowr today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shahrak, Ghowr, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shahrak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shahrak, it will show up within minutes.
Shahrak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shahrak, Ghowr 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 Shahrak in 2023. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shahrak 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 Shahrak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shahrak 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 | 70 | 85.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 9.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 4.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shahrak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shahrak 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 Shahrak in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 7, 2023 11:11, 225 kilometers (140 mi) west-northwest of Shahrak. It is the strongest earthquake near Shahrak 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 Shahrak, Ghowr 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 Shahrak.
Nearest earthquakes from Shahrak
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shahrak, Ghowr. 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 Shahrak.
When was the last earthquake in Shahrak, Ghowr?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shahrak on the afternoon of August 24, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 246km west-northwest of Shahrak at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shahrak, Ghowr in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shahrak, Ghowr?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shahrak on the morning of October 7, 2023 at 11:11 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west-northwest of Shahrak at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shahrak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shahrak, Ghowr?
In the past 10 years, 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shahrak. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
