Latest earthquakes near Logar, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Logar, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Logar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Logar (also known as Lowgar), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Logar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Logar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Logar and elsewhere.
Nov 13, 2024 09:43AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Logar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Logar, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Logar roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Logar in 2021. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Logar that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Logar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Logar 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 | 404 | 97.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 2.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Logar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Logar occurred on Jun 22, 2022 01:24 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) south-southeast of Baraki Barak, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Logar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Baraki Barak. It is the strongest earthquake near Logar 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 Logar, 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 Logar.
Earthquakes by city in Logar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Logar, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Logar.
When was the last earthquake in Logar, Afghanistan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Logar on the morning of November 13, 2024 at 09:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 349km north-east of Baraki Barak at a depth of 221km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Logar, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Logar, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Logar on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northeast of Baraki Barak at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Logar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Logar, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Logar. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
