Latest earthquakes near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan today
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Recent Khorugh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khorugh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khorugh and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 11:56PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Khorugh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2940 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 294 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khorugh roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khorugh in 2016. A total of 426 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khorugh 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 Khorugh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Khorugh 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 | 2808 | 95.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 118 | 4.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khorugh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khorugh occurred on Oct 26, 2015 14:09 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 150 kilometers (93 mi) south-west of Khorugh, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khorugh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 01:11, 160 kilometers (99 mi) south-west of Khorugh. It is the strongest earthquake near Khorugh 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 Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan 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 Khorugh.
Nearest earthquakes from Khorugh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan. 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 Khorugh.
When was the last earthquake in Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorugh on the evening of December 29, 2024 at 21:47 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 108km south-southwest of Khorugh at a depth of 215km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorugh on the night of November 16, 1921 at 01:11 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-southwest of Khorugh at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khorugh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan?
In the past 10 years, 2940 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khorugh. This averages to 294 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
