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.
Recent Takhar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Takhar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Takhar and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2026 07:24AM
On Saturday Morning a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Apr 3, 2026 08:42PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Apr 3, 2026 02:56PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon 190km from Dushanbe in Tajikistan.
Feb 20, 2026 05:39PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Bāzārak in Afghanistan on Friday Afternoon.
Nov 3, 2025 12:59AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Sep 4, 2025 09:26PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Takhar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2362 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 2025. A total of 289 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Takhar that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 7 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 | 2258 | 95.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 4.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mar 21, 2023 21:17 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) east of Taloqan, at a depth of 192 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 of Taloqan. It is the strongest earthquake near Takhar 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 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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Takhar on the afternoon of April 21, 2026 at 13:08 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 194km east of Taloqan at a depth of 137km 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, 2362 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.
