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.
Jan 19, 2026 10:51AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon 24mi from China.
Jan 6, 2026 11:47PM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK hit 274km from Kashgar in China on Wednesday Night.
Nov 3, 2025 12:59AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
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.
Asadābād Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2018 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 201 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Asadābād roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Asadābād in 2016. A total of 247 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Asadābād that year. The strongest had a 6.6 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 7 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 | 1927 | 95.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 82 | 4.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Apr 10, 2016 14:58 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) north of Asadābād, at a depth of 212 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 of Asadābād. It is the strongest earthquake near Asadābād in the past 126 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Asadābād on the night of January 26, 2026 at 04:30 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 198km north of Asadābād at a depth of 136km 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, 2018 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Asadābād. This averages to 202 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
