Latest earthquakes near Jalālābād, Nangarhar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jalālābād, Nangarhar, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jalālābād? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jalālābād (also known as جلالآباد), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jalālābād Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jalālābād. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jalālābād and elsewhere.
Sep 11, 2024 11:58AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Layyah in Pakistan on Wednesday Afternoon.
Aug 29, 2024 10:26AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Jalālābād Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1734 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jalālābād, Nangarhar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 173 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jalālābād roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jalālābād in 2015. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jalālābād 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 Jalālābād in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jalālābād 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 | 1655 | 95.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 69 | 3.98% |
| 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 Jalālābād
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jalālābād 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 Jalālābād 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 Jalālābād 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 Jalālābād, Nangarhar 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 Jalālābād.
Nearest earthquakes from Jalālābād
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jalālābād, Nangarhar. 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 Jalālābād.
When was the last earthquake in Jalālābād, Nangarhar?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalālābād on the morning of September 17, 2024 at 08:16 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north of Jalālābād at a depth of 199km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jalālābād, Nangarhar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jalālābād, Nangarhar?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalālābād 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 Jalālābād since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jalālābād, Nangarhar?
In the past 10 years, 1734 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalālābād. This averages to 173 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
