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.
Sep 4, 2025 09:26PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Aug 31, 2025 11:47PM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Khowst Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 254 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 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khowst roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khowst in 2025. A total of 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khowst that year. The strongest had a 6 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 | 238 | 93.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 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 Aug 31, 2025 23:47 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) north-northeast of Khōst, at a depth of 8 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) north-northeast of Khōst. It is the strongest earthquake near Khowst in the past 125 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Khowst on the night of November 6, 2025 at 02:40 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 152km north-northeast of Khōst at a depth of 10km 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, 254 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khowst. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
