Latest earthquakes near Nimroz, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nimroz, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nimroz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nimroz (also known as Nīmrūz), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nimroz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nimroz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nimroz and elsewhere.
Oct 11, 2023 05:11AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 11:42AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Nimroz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nimroz, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nimroz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nimroz 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 | 33 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nimroz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nimroz occurred on May 23, 2022 12:06 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-west of Zaranj, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nimroz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Feb 24, 1994 04:41, 132 kilometers (82 mi) south-west of Zaranj. It is the strongest earthquake near Nimroz 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 Nimroz, 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 Nimroz.
Earthquakes by city in Nimroz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nimroz, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Nimroz earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Khāsh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nimroz.
When was the last earthquake in Nimroz, Afghanistan?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nimroz on the night of March 20, 2024 at 01:57 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 361km east-southeast of Zaranj at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nimroz, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nimroz, Afghanistan?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nimroz on the night of February 24, 1994 at 04:41 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 132km west of Zaranj at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nimroz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nimroz, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nimroz. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 101 days.
