Latest earthquakes near Aībak, Samangan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aībak, Samangan, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aībak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aībak, it will show up within minutes.
Aībak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1625 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aībak, Samangan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 162 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aībak roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aībak in 2015. A total of 203 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aībak 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 Aībak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Aībak 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 | 1555 | 95.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 3.82% |
| 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 Aībak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aībak 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 Aībak 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 Aībak 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 Aībak, Samangan 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 Aībak.
Nearest earthquakes from Aībak
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aībak, Samangan. 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 Aībak.
When was the last earthquake in Aībak, Samangan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aībak on the afternoon of May 15, 2024 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east of Aībak at a depth of 109km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aībak, Samangan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aībak, Samangan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aībak 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 Aībak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aībak, Samangan?
In the past 10 years, 1625 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aībak. This averages to 163 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
