Latest earthquakes near Gardez, Paktia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gardez, Paktia, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gardez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gardez (also known as گرديز), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gardez Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gardez. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gardez and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2025 12:59AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Sep 4, 2025 09:26PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Aug 31, 2025 11:47PM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Gardez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gardez, Paktia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gardez roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gardez in 2025. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gardez that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gardez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gardez 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 | 285 | 94.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gardez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gardez 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 Gardez 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 Gardez in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gardez, Paktia 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 Gardez.
Nearest earthquakes from Gardez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gardez, Paktia. 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 Gardez.
When was the last earthquake in Gardez, Paktia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gardez on the morning of November 21, 2025 at 07:38 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north of Gardez at a depth of 149km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gardez, Paktia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gardez, Paktia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gardez 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 Gardez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gardez, Paktia?
In the past 10 years, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gardez. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
