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.
Recent Kunduz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kunduz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kunduz and elsewhere.
Oct 1, 2026 05:59AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Baghlān in Afghanistan.
Aug 25, 2026 05:48AM
On Tuesday Night a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Nov 3, 2025 12:59AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Kunduz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2155 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 215 earthquakes per year, or 17 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 7 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 | 2056 | 95.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 90 | 4.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mar 21, 2023 21:17 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) east of Kunduz, at a depth of 192 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 126 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kunduz on the afternoon of October 13, 2026 at 16:42 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 182km east of Kunduz at a depth of 189km 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, 2155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kunduz. This averages to 216 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
