Latest earthquakes near Kabul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kabul, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kabul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kabul (also known as كابل), it will show up within minutes.
Kabul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1524 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kabul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 152 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kabul roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kabul in 2015. A total of 194 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kabul that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kabul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kabul 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 | 1456 | 95.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 3.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kabul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kabul occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-northeast of Kabul, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kabul in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 234 kilometers (145 mi) north-northeast of Kabul. It is the strongest earthquake near Kabul 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 Kabul 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 Kabul.
Nearest earthquakes from Kabul
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kabul. 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 Kabul.
When was the last earthquake in Kabul?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kabul on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 10:23 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 257km north-northeast of Kabul at a depth of 199km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kabul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kabul?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kabul on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 234km north-east of Kabul at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kabul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kabul?
In the past 10 years, 1524 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kabul. This averages to 152 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
