Latest earthquakes near Kunduz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kunduz, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kunduz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kunduz, it will show up within minutes.
Kunduz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kunduz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 216 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kunduz roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kunduz in 2016. A total of 253 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kunduz 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 Kunduz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kunduz 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 | 2081 | 95.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 79 | 3.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kunduz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kunduz occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 137 kilometers (85 mi) east of Kunduz, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kunduz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 171 kilometers (106 mi) east of Kunduz. It is the strongest earthquake near Kunduz 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 Kunduz 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 Kunduz.
Nearest earthquakes from Kunduz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kunduz. 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 Kunduz.
When was the last earthquake in Kunduz?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kunduz on the evening of October 14, 2024 at 23:45 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 189km east of Kunduz at a depth of 210km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kunduz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kunduz?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kunduz on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 171km east-southeast of Kunduz at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kunduz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kunduz?
In the past 10 years, 2169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kunduz. This averages to 217 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
