Latest earthquakes near Samangan, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Samangan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samangan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samangan (also known as Samangān), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:29AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 263 km E from Aībak |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:50AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 287 km E from Aībak |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 294 km ENE from Aībak |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 265 km E from Aībak |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 12:00AM Kabul) |
M 4.8 | 299 km E from Aībak |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 07:28PM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 296 km ENE from Aībak |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 12:58PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 151 km ENE from Aībak |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 01:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 298 km E from Aībak |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 01:00PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 232 km E from Aībak |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 04:11PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 228 km E from Aībak |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 03:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 258 km E from Aībak |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 03:20AM Kabul) |
M 4.5 | 294 km E from Aībak |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 10:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 300 km E from Aībak |
| 40 days ago (Feb 14 06:32AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 297 km E from Aībak |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 03:41PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 66 km E from Aībak |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 08:46PM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 287 km ENE from Aībak |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 08:46PM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 287 km E from Aībak |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 09:08PM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 268 km E from Aībak |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 12:42AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 258 km E from Aībak |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 01:15AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 189 km E from Aībak |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 01:07AM Kabul) |
M 4.4 | 294 km E from Aībak |
| 70 days ago (Jan 15 11:02PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 281 km E from Aībak |
| 70 days ago (Jan 15 06:01AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 252 km E from Aībak |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 06:43PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 221 km E from Aībak |
| 79 days ago (Jan 6 11:47AM Kabul) |
M 4.5 | 50 km N from Aībak |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Samangan
Samangan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1639 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samangan, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 163 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Samangan roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samangan in 2015. A total of 203 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samangan 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 Samangan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Samangan 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 | 1574 | 96.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 3.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Samangan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samangan occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) east of Aībak, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samangan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 238 kilometers (148 mi) east of Aībak. It is the strongest earthquake near Samangan 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 Samangan, 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 Samangan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2015 01:39PM (Kabul) |
M 7.5 | 212 km E from Aībak |
| Apr 10, 2016 02:58PM (Kabul) |
M 6.6 | 280 km E from Aībak |
| Mar 21, 2023 09:17PM (Kabul) |
M 6.5 | 263 km E from Aībak |
| Jan 11, 2024 01:50PM (Kabul) |
M 6.4 | 233 km E from Aībak |
| Dec 25, 2015 11:44PM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 280 km E from Aībak |
| Jan 31, 2018 11:37AM (Kabul) |
M 6.2 | 255 km E from Aībak |
| Dec 20, 2019 04:09PM (Kabul) |
M 6.1 | 220 km E from Aībak |
| Jan 5, 2023 06:55PM (Kabul) |
M 6.0 | 246 km E from Aībak |
| Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM (Kabul) |
M 5.9 | 230 km E from Aībak |
| Oct 26, 2015 01:39PM (Kabul) |
M 5.9 | 240 km E from Aībak |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Samangan
Earthquakes by city in Samangan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Samangan, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samangan.
When was the last earthquake in Samangan, Afghanistan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Samangan on the night of March 26, 2025 at 02:29 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 263km east of Aībak at a depth of 192km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samangan, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samangan, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Samangan on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east of Aībak at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samangan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samangan, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 1639 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samangan. This averages to 164 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
