Latest earthquakes near Khowst, Afghanistan today
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Recent Khowst Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khowst. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khowst and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2024 03:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Nov 13, 2024 09:43AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Khowst Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 208 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khowst, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khowst roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khowst in 2020. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khowst that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khowst in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khowst 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 | 199 | 95.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khowst
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khowst occurred on Jun 22, 2022 01:24 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 55 kilometers (34 mi) south-west of Khōst, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khowst in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-west of Khōst. It is the strongest earthquake near Khowst 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 Khowst, 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 Khowst.
Earthquakes by city in Khowst
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Khowst.
When was the last earthquake in Khowst, Afghanistan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Khowst on the afternoon of November 28, 2024 at 15:19 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 388km north-northeast of Khōst at a depth of 216km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khowst, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khowst, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Khowst on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 293km northwest of Khōst at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khowst since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khowst, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 208 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khowst. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
