Latest earthquakes near Takhar, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Takhar, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Takhar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Takhar (also known as Takhār), it will show up within minutes.
Takhar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Takhar, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 236 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Takhar roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Takhar in 2016. A total of 272 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Takhar 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 Takhar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Takhar 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 | 2270 | 95.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 86 | 3.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Takhar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Takhar occurred on Oct 26, 2015 13:39 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 78 kilometers (48 mi) east-southeast of Taloqan, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Takhar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 00:36, 116 kilometers (72 mi) east-southeast of Taloqan. It is the strongest earthquake near Takhar 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 Takhar, 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 Takhar.
Earthquakes by city in Takhar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Takhar, Afghanistan.
Use this regional Takhar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rustāq and Ārt Khwājah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Takhar.
When was the last earthquake in Takhar, Afghanistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Takhar on the evening of January 19, 2025 at 21:58 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 207km east-northeast of Taloqan at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Takhar, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Takhar, Afghanistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Takhar on the night of November 16, 1921 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 116km east-southeast of Taloqan at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Takhar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Takhar, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 2365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Takhar. This averages to 237 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
