Latest earthquakes near Herāt, Herat today

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List of latest earthquakes near Herāt.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 22, 2023 01:50PM
(Kabul)
M 3.2 38 km NW
from Herāt
Nov 22, 2023 12:47PM
(Kabul)
M 3.3 31 km WNW
from Herāt
Nov 20, 2023 11:12PM
(Kabul)
M 3.7 38 km NNW
from Herāt
Nov 20, 2023 11:03PM
(Kabul)
M 4.6 112 km NNE
from Herāt
Nov 20, 2023 11:02PM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 18 km NE
from Herāt
Nov 12, 2023 06:19AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 33 km NW
from Herāt
Nov 5, 2023 08:04PM
(Kabul)
M 3.4 51 km NW
from Herāt
Nov 5, 2023 12:18PM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 52 km NW
from Herāt
Nov 1, 2023 02:56AM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 25 km WNW
from Herāt
Oct 31, 2023 01:43PM
(Kabul)
M 5.0 341 km SW
from Herāt
Oct 29, 2023 09:20AM
(Kabul)
M 4.4 35 km WNW
from Herāt
Oct 28, 2023 11:57PM
(Kabul)
M 5.0 24 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 28, 2023 10:15AM
(Kabul)
M 4.5 24 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 28, 2023 04:57AM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 30 km NW
from Herāt
Oct 27, 2023 01:04AM
(Kabul)
M 5.1 341 km SW
from Herāt
Oct 22, 2023 07:23PM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 33 km NW
from Herāt
Oct 22, 2023 07:41AM
(Kabul)
M 4.3 38 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 20, 2023 12:47AM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 37 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 19, 2023 07:19AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 31 km NW
from Herāt
Oct 18, 2023 02:04AM
(Kabul)
M 4.3 29 km NNE
from Herāt
Oct 17, 2023 08:39AM
(Kabul)
M 4.3 29 km N
from Herāt
Oct 16, 2023 02:09AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 21 km NNE
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 01:31PM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 27 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 12:34PM
(Kabul)
M 4.3 47 km N
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 11:40AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 13 km NNW
from Herāt

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Recent Herāt Earthquake News

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

Herāt Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
12 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Nov 22, 2023 13:50

Average

A total of 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Herāt, Herat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Herāt in 2023. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Herāt that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Herāt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Herāt 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 Herāt (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 104 86.67%
Mag. 5 11 9.17%
Mag. 6 5 4.17%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Herāt

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Oct 11, 2023 05:11.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On May 10, 1997 12:27.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Herāt occurred on Oct 11, 2023 05:11 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 25 kilometers (16 mi) north-west of Herāt, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Herāt 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 Herāt in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Herāt, Herat 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 Herāt.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Herāt.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 11, 2023 05:11AM
(Kabul)
M 6.3 25 km NW
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 08:06AM
(Kabul)
M 6.3 34 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 7, 2023 11:42AM
(Kabul)
M 6.3 38 km NW
from Herāt
Oct 7, 2023 11:11AM
(Kabul)
M 6.3 37 km NW
from Herāt
Apr 5, 2017 10:39AM
(Kabul)
M 6.1 226 km NW
from Herāt
Oct 7, 2023 12:10PM
(Kabul)
M 5.9 36 km NNW
from Herāt
Jan 2, 2020 08:59AM
(Kabul)
M 5.5 179 km W
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 08:26AM
(Kabul)
M 5.4 27 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 7, 2023 11:19AM
(Kabul)
M 5.4 30 km NW
from Herāt
Jan 17, 2022 04:10PM
(Kabul)
M 5.3 145 km ENE
from Herāt

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Herāt

Nearest earthquakes from Herāt

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Herāt, Herat. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Herāt.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 11, 2023 06:33AM
(Kabul)
M 4.0 7 km SSE
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 11:40AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 13 km NNW
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 09:50AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 16 km N
from Herāt
Oct 11, 2023 07:08AM
(Kabul)
M 4.3 18 km WNW
from Herāt
Oct 11, 2023 05:43AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 18 km NW
from Herāt
Oct 8, 2023 07:17AM
(Kabul)
M 4.2 18 km NW
from Herāt
Nov 20, 2023 11:02PM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 18 km NE
from Herāt
Oct 13, 2023 02:34PM
(Kabul)
M 4.5 21 km WNW
from Herāt
Oct 16, 2023 02:09AM
(Kabul)
M 4.1 21 km NNE
from Herāt
Oct 15, 2023 10:39AM
(Kabul)
M 4.3 22 km N
from Herāt

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Herāt

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Herāt, Herat?

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Herāt on the afternoon of November 22, 2023 at 13:50 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 38km northwest of Herāt at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Herāt, Herat in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Herāt, Herat?

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Herāt 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 Herāt since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Herāt, Herat?

In the past 10 years, 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Herāt. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.