Latest earthquakes near Laghman, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laghman, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laghman? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laghman (also known as Laghmān), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Laghman Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Laghman. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Laghman 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.
Laghman Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1819 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laghman, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 181 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Laghman roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Laghman in 2015. A total of 228 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laghman 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 Laghman in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Laghman 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 | 1737 | 95.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 72 | 3.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Laghman
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laghman occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) north of Mehtar Lām, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laghman in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 179 kilometers (111 mi) north of Mehtar Lām. It is the strongest earthquake near Laghman 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 Laghman, 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 Laghman.
Earthquakes by city in Laghman
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Laghman.
When was the last earthquake in Laghman, Afghanistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Laghman on the morning of December 16, 2024 at 10:55 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south of Mehtar Lām at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laghman, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laghman, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Laghman on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north-northeast of Mehtar Lām at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laghman since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laghman, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 1819 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laghman. This averages to 182 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
