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.
Recent Samangan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Samangan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Samangan and elsewhere.
Oct 25, 2026 10:14PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck 261km from Kabul in Afghanistan.
Samangan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1565 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 156 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 2016. A total of 196 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samangan 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 Samangan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 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 | 1493 | 95.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 4.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mar 21, 2023 21:17 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) east of Aībak, at a depth of 192 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 126 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.
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Samangan on the evening of November 4, 2026 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 243km east of Aībak at a depth of 199km 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, 1565 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samangan. This averages to 157 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
