Latest earthquakes near Jowzjan, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jowzjan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jowzjan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jowzjan (also known as Jowzjān), it will show up within minutes.
Jowzjan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jowzjan, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jowzjan in 2023. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jowzjan that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jowzjan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jowzjan 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 | 110 | 95.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.35% |
| 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 Jowzjan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jowzjan occurred on Jan 17, 2022 16:10 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Shibirghān, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jowzjan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-west of Shibirghān. It is the strongest earthquake near Jowzjan 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 Jowzjan, 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 Jowzjan.
Earthquakes by city in Jowzjan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jowzjan, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Jowzjan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Qarqīn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jowzjan.
When was the last earthquake in Jowzjan, Afghanistan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jowzjan on the night of November 18, 2024 at 01:15 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east-northeast of Shibirghān at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jowzjan, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jowzjan, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jowzjan on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south-east of Shibirghān at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jowzjan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jowzjan, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jowzjan. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
