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.
Recent Nangarhar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nangarhar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nangarhar 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.
Nangarhar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1742 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 | 1663 | 95.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 69 | 3.96% |
| 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 124 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.
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nangarhar on the night of November 17, 2024 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-northeast of Jalālābād at a depth of 195km 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, 1742 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nangarhar. This averages to 174 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
