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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:29AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 125 km E from Taloqan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:25PM Kabul) |
M 4.5 | 261 km NNE from Taloqan |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:50AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 155 km ESE from Taloqan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 151 km E from Taloqan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 133 km ESE from Taloqan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 12:00AM Kabul) |
M 4.8 | 158 km E from Taloqan |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 07:28PM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 152 km E from Taloqan |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 12:58PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 6 km NE from Taloqan |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 01:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 161 km E from Taloqan |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 01:00PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 101 km ESE from Taloqan |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 05:27AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 257 km ENE from Taloqan |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 05:27AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 252 km ENE from Taloqan |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 04:11PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 94 km ESE from Taloqan |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 09:46AM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 239 km ENE from Taloqan |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 03:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 121 km E from Taloqan |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 03:20AM Kabul) |
M 4.5 | 163 km ESE from Taloqan |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 10:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.4 | 172 km E from Taloqan |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 10:33AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 162 km E from Taloqan |
| 40 days ago (Feb 14 06:32AM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 156 km E from Taloqan |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 03:41PM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 82 km WSW from Taloqan |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 08:46PM Kabul) |
M 4.0 | 143 km E from Taloqan |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 08:46PM Kabul) |
M 4.3 | 166 km ESE from Taloqan |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 09:08PM Kabul) |
M 4.1 | 133 km E from Taloqan |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 10:30AM Kabul) |
M 4.4 | 159 km ENE from Taloqan |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 12:42AM Kabul) |
M 4.2 | 121 km E from Taloqan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Takhar
Takhar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2363 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 | 2268 | 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2015 01:39PM (Kabul) |
M 7.5 | 78 km ESE from Taloqan |
| Apr 10, 2016 02:58PM (Kabul) |
M 6.6 | 146 km E from Taloqan |
| Mar 21, 2023 09:17PM (Kabul) |
M 6.5 | 128 km E from Taloqan |
| Jan 11, 2024 01:50PM (Kabul) |
M 6.4 | 99 km ESE from Taloqan |
| Dec 25, 2015 11:44PM (Kabul) |
M 6.3 | 145 km E from Taloqan |
| Jan 31, 2018 11:37AM (Kabul) |
M 6.2 | 120 km E from Taloqan |
| May 9, 2018 03:11PM (Kabul) |
M 6.2 | 167 km E from Taloqan |
| Dec 20, 2019 04:09PM (Kabul) |
M 6.1 | 85 km ESE from Taloqan |
| Jan 5, 2023 06:55PM (Kabul) |
M 6.0 | 112 km ESE from Taloqan |
| Aug 10, 2015 02:35PM (Kabul) |
M 5.9 | 152 km E from Taloqan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Takhar on the night of March 26, 2025 at 02:29 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 125km east of Taloqan at a depth of 192km 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, 2363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Takhar. This averages to 236 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
