Latest earthquakes near Charikar, Parwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Charikar, Parwan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Charikar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Charikar (also known as چاریکار), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Charikar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Charikar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Charikar and elsewhere.
Mar 7, 2026 10:54PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening near Taloqan in Afghanistan.
Feb 20, 2026 05:39PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Bāzārak in Afghanistan on Friday Afternoon.
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.
Charikar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1745 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Charikar, Parwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 174 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Charikar roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Charikar in 2016. A total of 211 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Charikar 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 Charikar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Charikar 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 | 1666 | 95.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 69 | 3.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Charikar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Charikar occurred on Apr 10, 2016 14:58 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-east of Charikar, at a depth of 212 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Charikar 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-east of Charikar. It is the strongest earthquake near Charikar 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 Charikar, Parwan 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 Charikar.
Nearest earthquakes from Charikar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Charikar, Parwan. 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 Charikar.
When was the last earthquake in Charikar, Parwan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Charikar on the afternoon of March 31, 2026 at 17:50 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 231km north-east of Charikar at a depth of 218km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Charikar, Parwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Charikar, Parwan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Charikar 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 Charikar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Charikar, Parwan?
In the past 10 years, 1745 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Charikar. This averages to 175 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
