Latest earthquakes near Shibirghān, Jowzjan today
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Shibirghān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shibirghān, Jowzjan 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 Shibirghān in 2023. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shibirghān 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 Shibirghān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shibirghān 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 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.13% |
| 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 Shibirghān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shibirghān occurred on Nov 22, 2014 18:15 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 76 kilometers (47 mi) east-southeast of Shibirghān, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shibirghān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 237 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Shibirghān. It is the strongest earthquake near Shibirghān 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 Shibirghān, Jowzjan 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 Shibirghān.
Nearest earthquakes from Shibirghān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shibirghān, Jowzjan. 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 Shibirghān.
When was the last earthquake in Shibirghān, Jowzjan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shibirghān 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 Shibirghān, Jowzjan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shibirghān, Jowzjan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shibirghān 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 Shibirghān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shibirghān, Jowzjan?
In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shibirghān. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
