Latest earthquakes near Kandahar, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kandahar, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kandahar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kandahar (also known as Kandahār), it will show up within minutes.
Kandahar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kandahar, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kandahar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kandahar 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 | 38 | 82.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 17.39% |
| 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 Kandahar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kandahar occurred on Oct 7, 2021 02:31 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) south-east of Kandahār, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kandahar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 27, 1931 19:27, 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-east of Kandahār. It is the strongest earthquake near Kandahar 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 Kandahar, 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 Kandahar.
Earthquakes by city in Kandahar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kandahar.
When was the last earthquake in Kandahar, Afghanistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kandahar on the night of March 31, 2024 at 00:57 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 225km south of Kandahār at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kandahar, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kandahar, Afghanistan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kandahar on the evening of August 27, 1931 at 19:27 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Kandahār at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kandahar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kandahar, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kandahar. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 79 days.
