Latest earthquakes near Paktia, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paktia, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paktia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paktia (also known as ولایت پکتیا), it will show up within minutes.
Paktia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paktia, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Paktia roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Paktia in 2020. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Paktia that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Paktia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Paktia 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 | 248 | 95.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Paktia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paktia occurred on Jun 22, 2022 01:24 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 68 kilometers (42 mi) south-southeast of Gardez, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Paktia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southeast of Gardez. It is the strongest earthquake near Paktia 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 Paktia, 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 Paktia.
Earthquakes by city in Paktia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Paktia, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Paktia.
When was the last earthquake in Paktia, Afghanistan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Paktia on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 15:03 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 177km north of Gardez at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paktia, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paktia, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paktia on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 228km northwest of Gardez at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paktia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paktia, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paktia. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
