Latest earthquakes near Nangarhar, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nangarhar, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nangarhar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nangarhar (also known as Nangarhār), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:29AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 245 km N from Jalālābād |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:50AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 229 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 279 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 228 km N from Jalālābād |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 12:00AM Kabul) |
M 4.8 | 267 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 07:28PM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 283 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 12:58PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 273 km NNW from Jalālābād |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 01:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 250 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 01:00PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 225 km N from Jalālābād |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 04:11PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 232 km N from Jalālābād |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 03:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 242 km N from Jalālābād |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 03:20AM Kabul) |
M 4.5 | 227 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 02:51AM Kabul) |
M 4.4 | 190 km E from Jalālābād |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 10:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.4 | 272 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 10:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 254 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 10:18PM Kabul) |
M 4.7 | 266 km ESE from Jalālābād |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 06:32AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 269 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 03:41PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 266 km NW from Jalālābād |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 08:46PM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 283 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 08:46PM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 198 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 09:08PM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 236 km N from Jalālābād |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 12:42AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 241 km N from Jalālābād |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 01:15AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 189 km N from Jalālābād |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 01:07AM Kabul) |
M 4.4 | 250 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| 70 days ago (Jan 15 11:02PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 244 km NNE from Jalālābād |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nangarhar
Nangarhar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1746 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nangarhar, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 174 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nangarhar roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nangarhar in 2015. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nangarhar 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 | 1668 | 95.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 3.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nangarhar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nangarhar occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north of Jalālābād, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nangarhar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 202 kilometers (126 mi) north of Jalālābād. It is the strongest earthquake near Nangarhar in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nangarhar, 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 Nangarhar.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2015 01:39PM (Kabul) |
M 7.5 | 233 km N from Jalālābād |
| Apr 10, 2016 02:58PM (Kabul) |
M 6.6 | 236 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| Mar 21, 2023 09:17PM (Kabul) |
M 6.5 | 237 km N from Jalālābād |
| Jan 11, 2024 01:50PM (Kabul) |
M 6.4 | 231 km N from Jalālābād |
| Dec 25, 2015 11:44PM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 238 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| Jan 31, 2018 11:37AM (Kabul) |
M 6.2 | 236 km N from Jalālābād |
| May 9, 2018 03:11PM (Kabul) |
M 6.2 | 298 km NNE from Jalālābād |
| Dec 20, 2019 04:09PM (Kabul) |
M 6.1 | 235 km N from Jalālābād |
| Jun 22, 2022 01:24AM (Kabul) |
M 6.0 | 181 km SSW from Jalālābād |
| Jan 5, 2023 06:55PM (Kabul) |
M 6.0 | 229 km N from Jalālābād |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nangarhar
Earthquakes by city in Nangarhar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nangarhar, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Nangarhar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nangarhar.
When was the last earthquake in Nangarhar, Afghanistan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nangarhar on the night of March 26, 2025 at 02:29 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north of Jalālābād at a depth of 192km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nangarhar, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nangarhar, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nangarhar on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 202km north of Jalālābād at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nangarhar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nangarhar, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 1746 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nangarhar. This averages to 175 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
