Latest earthquakes near Herat, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Herat, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Herat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Herat (also known as Herāt), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Herat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Herat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Herat 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.
Herat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Herat, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Herat roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Herat in 2023. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Herat 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 Herat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Herat 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 | 111 | 87.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 8.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 3.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Herat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Herat occurred on Oct 7, 2023 11:42 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 36 kilometers (22 mi) north-west of Herāt, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Herat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 10, 1997 12:27, 228 kilometers (142 mi) north-west of Herāt. It is the strongest earthquake near Herat 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 Herat, 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 Herat.
Earthquakes by city in Herat
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Herat, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Herat earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Shīnḏanḏ, Kafir Qala, Karukh and Kushk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Herat.
When was the last earthquake in Herat, Afghanistan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Herat on the afternoon of March 5, 2024 at 15:53 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west-northwest of Herāt at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Herat, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Herat, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Herat on the afternoon of May 10, 1997 at 12:27 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-southwest of Herāt at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Herat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Herat, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Herat. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
