Latest earthquakes near Taloqan, Takhar today
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Recent Taloqan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taloqan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taloqan and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2024 03:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Taloqan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2356 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taloqan, Takhar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 235 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taloqan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taloqan in 2016. A total of 272 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taloqan 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 Taloqan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taloqan 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 | 2260 | 95.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 3.69% |
| 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 Taloqan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taloqan 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 Taloqan 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 Taloqan 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 Taloqan, Takhar 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 Taloqan.
Nearest earthquakes from Taloqan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taloqan, Takhar. 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 Taloqan.
When was the last earthquake in Taloqan, Takhar?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Taloqan on the afternoon of December 16, 2024 at 16:58 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-northeast of Taloqan at a depth of 117km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taloqan, Takhar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taloqan, Takhar?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Taloqan 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 Taloqan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taloqan, Takhar?
In the past 10 years, 2356 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taloqan. This averages to 236 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
