Latest earthquakes near Panjshir, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Panjshir, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Panjshir? If an earthquake is happening right now near Panjshir (also known as ولایت پنجشیر), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Panjshir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Panjshir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Panjshir and elsewhere.
Dec 19, 2025 10:09AM
On Friday Morning a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck near Baghlān in Afghanistan.
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.
Panjshir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1921 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Panjshir, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 192 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Panjshir roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Panjshir in 2016. A total of 230 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Panjshir that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Panjshir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Panjshir 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 | 1833 | 95.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 78 | 4.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Panjshir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Panjshir occurred on Apr 10, 2016 14:58 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 194 kilometers (121 mi) north-east of Bāzārak, at a depth of 212 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Panjshir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 147 kilometers (91 mi) north-east of Bāzārak. It is the strongest earthquake near Panjshir in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Panjshir, 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 Panjshir.
Earthquakes by city in Panjshir
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Panjshir.
When was the last earthquake in Panjshir, Afghanistan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Panjshir on the evening of January 6, 2026 at 18:05 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 128km east-southeast of Bāzārak at a depth of 80km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Panjshir, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Panjshir, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Panjshir on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 147km north-east of Bāzārak at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Panjshir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Panjshir, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 1921 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panjshir. This averages to 192 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
