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.
Recent Kabul Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kabul. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kabul and elsewhere.
Nov 15, 2023 04:35AM
M4.9 Earthquake hit 100km from Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Night.
Oct 27, 2023 09:42PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck near Kunduz in Afghanistan.
Oct 13, 2023 04:33AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck on Friday Night near Baghlān in Afghanistan.
Aug 6, 2023 05:53PM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Evening near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Aug 6, 2023 05:02AM
Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Sunday Night.
Aug 5, 2023 08:31PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Kabul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1502 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 150 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 | 1436 | 95.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 3.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 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 123 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kabul on the evening of November 28, 2023 at 21:15 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-east of Kabul at a depth of 91km 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, 1502 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kabul. This averages to 150 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
