Latest earthquakes near Mehtar Lām, Laghman today
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Mehtar Lām Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1814 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mehtar Lām, Laghman 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 Mehtar Lām roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mehtar Lām in 2015. A total of 228 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mehtar Lām 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 Mehtar Lām in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mehtar Lām 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 | 1729 | 95.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 75 | 4.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mehtar Lām
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mehtar Lām 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 Mehtar Lām 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 Mehtar Lām 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 Mehtar Lām, Laghman 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 Mehtar Lām.
Nearest earthquakes from Mehtar Lām
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mehtar Lām, Laghman. 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 Mehtar Lām.
When was the last earthquake in Mehtar Lām, Laghman?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mehtar Lām on the afternoon of May 15, 2024 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-northeast of Mehtar Lām at a depth of 109km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mehtar Lām, Laghman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mehtar Lām, Laghman?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mehtar Lām 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 Mehtar Lām since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mehtar Lām, Laghman?
In the past 10 years, 1814 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mehtar Lām. This averages to 181 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
