Latest earthquakes near Parwan, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Parwan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Parwan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Parwan (also known as Parvān), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Parwan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Parwan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Parwan and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Parwan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1775 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Parwan, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 177 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Parwan roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Parwan in 2015. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Parwan that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Parwan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Parwan 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 | 1702 | 95.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 63 | 3.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Parwan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Parwan occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) north-northeast of Charikar, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Parwan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 192 kilometers (119 mi) north-northeast of Charikar. It is the strongest earthquake near Parwan 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 Parwan, 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 Parwan.
Earthquakes by city in Parwan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Parwan, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Parwan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jabal os Saraj.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Parwan.
When was the last earthquake in Parwan, Afghanistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Parwan on the evening of December 29, 2024 at 21:17 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north-east of Charikar at a depth of 215km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Parwan, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Parwan, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Parwan on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 192km north-east of Charikar at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Parwan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Parwan, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 1775 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Parwan. This averages to 178 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
