Latest earthquakes near Kunar, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kunar, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kunar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kunar (also known as Konar), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kunar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kunar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kunar and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 10:51AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Nov 28, 2024 03:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Kunar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2050 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kunar, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 205 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kunar roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kunar in 2015. A total of 264 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kunar 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 Kunar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kunar 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 | 1960 | 95.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 80 | 3.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kunar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kunar occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) north-northwest of Asadābād, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kunar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 157 kilometers (98 mi) north-northwest of Asadābād. It is the strongest earthquake near Kunar 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 Kunar, 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 Kunar.
Earthquakes by city in Kunar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kunar, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Kunar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Āsmār.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kunar.
When was the last earthquake in Kunar, Afghanistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kunar on the afternoon of December 15, 2024 at 13:50 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north of Asadābād at a depth of 190km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kunar, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kunar, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kunar on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 157km north-northwest of Asadābād at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kunar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kunar, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 2050 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kunar. This averages to 205 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
