Latest earthquakes near Herāt, Herat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Herāt, Herat, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Herāt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Herāt, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Oct 15, 2023 08:06AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Herāt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 129 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, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Herāt roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Herāt in 2023. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Herāt 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 113 | 87.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 8.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 3.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Herāt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Herāt 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 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Herāt.
When was the last earthquake in Herāt, Herat?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Herāt on the afternoon of August 24, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 73km north-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, 129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Herāt. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
