Latest earthquakes near Helmand, Afghanistan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Helmand.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 31, 2024 12:57AM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 243 km SSE
from Lashkar Gāh
Mar 20, 2024 08:49AM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 265 km SSE
from Lashkar Gāh
Mar 20, 2024 01:57AM
(Kabul)
M 5.3 226 km SSE
from Lashkar Gāh
Mar 19, 2024 05:05AM
(Kabul)
M 5.5 233 km SSE
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 28, 2023 11:57PM
(Kabul)
M 5.0 390 km NNW
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 15, 2023 08:26AM
(Kabul)
M 5.4 393 km NNW
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 15, 2023 08:06AM
(Kabul)
M 6.3 399 km NNW
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 11, 2023 05:22AM
(Kabul)
M 5.0 391 km NNW
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 11, 2023 05:11AM
(Kabul)
M 6.3 392 km NW
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 9, 2023 06:00PM
(Kabul)
M 5.1 400 km NNW
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 7, 2023 11:46AM
(Kabul)
M 5.2 396 km NW
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 7, 2023 11:19AM
(Kabul)
M 5.4 396 km NW
from Lashkar Gāh
Mar 31, 2023 09:31PM
(Kabul)
M 3.4 265 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
Jul 25, 2022 04:33PM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 245 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
Mar 16, 2022 04:33PM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 236 km E
from Lashkar Gāh
Oct 7, 2021 02:31AM
(Kabul)
M 5.9 379 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
May 27, 2021 01:24PM
(Kabul)
M 4.7 246 km SE
from Lashkar Gāh
May 27, 2021 05:08AM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 246 km SE
from Lashkar Gāh
May 26, 2021 02:42AM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 248 km SE
from Lashkar Gāh
Feb 9, 2021 05:46AM
(Kabul)
M 4.3 232 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
Jan 5, 2020 03:04AM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 240 km E
from Lashkar Gāh
Aug 29, 2019 12:05AM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 219 km E
from Lashkar Gāh
Jul 24, 2019 11:51PM
(Kabul)
M 4.5 227 km ENE
from Lashkar Gāh
Jul 20, 2018 12:03AM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 241 km SE
from Lashkar Gāh
Jun 27, 2018 09:23PM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 248 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Helmand

Recent Helmand Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Helmand. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Helmand and elsewhere.

Helmand Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
2 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Mar 31, 2024 00:57

Average

A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Helmand, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Helmand with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Helmand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Helmand 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Helmand (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 20 83.33%
Mag. 5 4 16.67%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Helmand

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On May 13, 2016 11:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.7
On Oct 3, 1975 09:44.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Helmand occurred on May 13, 2016 11:31 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) east-southeast of Lashkar Gāh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Helmand in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Oct 3, 1975 09:44, 238 kilometers (148 mi) east-southeast of Lashkar Gāh. It is the strongest earthquake near Helmand 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 Helmand, 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 Helmand.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Helmand.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 13, 2016 11:31AM
(Kabul)
M 5.5 218 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
Mar 19, 2024 05:05AM
(Kabul)
M 5.5 233 km SSE
from Lashkar Gāh
Mar 20, 2024 01:57AM
(Kabul)
M 5.3 226 km SSE
from Lashkar Gāh
May 13, 2016 11:29AM
(Kabul)
M 5.2 221 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
Nov 23, 2015 09:28PM
(Kabul)
M 4.7 195 km SSW
from Lashkar Gāh
May 27, 2021 01:24PM
(Kabul)
M 4.7 246 km SE
from Lashkar Gāh
May 13, 2016 11:30AM
(Kabul)
M 4.7 223 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
Jul 11, 2016 02:03AM
(Kabul)
M 4.7 214 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh
Jul 24, 2019 11:51PM
(Kabul)
M 4.5 227 km ENE
from Lashkar Gāh
Aug 18, 2016 03:28AM
(Kabul)
M 4.4 224 km ESE
from Lashkar Gāh

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Helmand

Earthquakes by city in Helmand

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Helmand, Afghanistan.

Use this regional Helmand earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gereshk.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Helmand.

When was the last earthquake in Helmand, Afghanistan?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Helmand on the night of March 31, 2024 at 00:57 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south-southeast of Lashkar Gāh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Helmand, Afghanistan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Helmand, Afghanistan?

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Helmand on the morning of October 3, 1975 at 09:44 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 238km south-east of Lashkar Gāh at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Helmand since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Helmand, Afghanistan?

In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Helmand. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.