Latest earthquakes near Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan today
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Recent Sar-e Pol Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sar-e Pol. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sar-e Pol and elsewhere.
Oct 15, 2023 08:06AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 11, 2023 05:11AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Sar-e Pol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sar-e Pol roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sar-e Pol in 2021. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sar-e Pol that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sar-e Pol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sar-e Pol 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 | 124 | 94.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sar-e Pol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sar-e Pol occurred on Nov 22, 2014 18:15 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 67 kilometers (42 mi) east-northeast of Sar-e Pul, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sar-e Pol in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 192 kilometers (119 mi) east-northeast of Sar-e Pul. It is the strongest earthquake near Sar-e Pol 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 Sar-e Pol, 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 Sar-e Pol.
Earthquakes by city in Sar-e Pol
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Sar-e Pol earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sang-e Chārak.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sar-e Pol.
When was the last earthquake in Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sar-e Pol on the morning of April 23, 2024 at 06:00 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 255km east of Sar-e Pul at a depth of 44km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sar-e Pol on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 192km south-east of Sar-e Pul at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sar-e Pol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sar-e Pol. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
