Latest earthquakes near Lashkar Gāh, Helmand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lashkar Gāh, Helmand, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lashkar Gāh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lashkar Gāh (also known as لشكر گاه), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lashkar Gāh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lashkar Gāh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lashkar Gāh 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.
Lashkar Gāh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lashkar Gāh, Helmand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lashkar Gāh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lashkar Gāh 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 | 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 Lashkar Gāh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lashkar Gāh 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 Lashkar Gāh 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 Lashkar Gāh 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 Lashkar Gāh, Helmand 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 Lashkar Gāh.
Nearest earthquakes from Lashkar Gāh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lashkar Gāh, Helmand. 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 Lashkar Gāh.
When was the last earthquake in Lashkar Gāh, Helmand?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lashkar Gāh 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 Lashkar Gāh, Helmand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lashkar Gāh, Helmand?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lashkar Gāh 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 Lashkar Gāh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lashkar Gāh, Helmand?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lashkar Gāh. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
