Latest earthquakes near Zaranj, Nimroz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zaranj, Nimroz, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zaranj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zaranj (also known as زرنج), it will show up within minutes.
Zaranj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zaranj, Nimroz 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 Zaranj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zaranj 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 | 32 | 91.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 8.57% |
| 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 Zaranj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zaranj 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 Zaranj 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 Zaranj 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 Zaranj, Nimroz 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 Zaranj.
Nearest earthquakes from Zaranj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zaranj, Nimroz. 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 Zaranj.
When was the last earthquake in Zaranj, Nimroz?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaranj on the night of December 21, 2024 at 04:01 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 261km northwest of Zaranj at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zaranj, Nimroz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zaranj, Nimroz?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaranj 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 Zaranj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zaranj, Nimroz?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zaranj. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
