Latest earthquakes near Asadābād, Kunar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Asadābād, Kunar, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Asadābād? If an earthquake is happening right now near Asadābād (also known as اسد آباد), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Asadābād Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Asadābād. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Asadābād and elsewhere.
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.
Asadābād Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2045 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Asadābād, Kunar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 204 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Asadābād roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Asadābād in 2015. A total of 264 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Asadābād 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 Asadābād in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Asadābād 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 | 1956 | 95.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 79 | 3.86% |
| 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 Asadābād
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Asadābād 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 Asadābād 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 Asadābād 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 Asadābād, Kunar 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 Asadābād.
Nearest earthquakes from Asadābād
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Asadābād, Kunar. 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 Asadābād.
When was the last earthquake in Asadābād, Kunar?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Asadābād on the night of November 17, 2024 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 246km north of Asadābād at a depth of 98km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Asadābād, Kunar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Asadābād, Kunar?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Asadābād 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 Asadābād since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Asadābād, Kunar?
In the past 10 years, 2045 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Asadābād. This averages to 205 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
