Earthquakes in Afghanistan today
Earthquakes in Afghanistan and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Afghanistan since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 102 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Afghanistan. The strongest was magnitude 7.8 (November 15, 1921). In the last 10 years there were 97 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 10 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M6.2, November 2, 2025.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 15, 1921 | 7.8 | 71 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 240 km |
| July 7, 1909 | 7.7 | 52 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan | 200 km |
| March 4, 1949 | 7.5 | 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 229 km |
| October 26, 2015 | 7.5 | Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan | 231 km |
| March 14, 1965 | 7.4 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 208 km |
| July 4, 1911 | 7.4 | 50 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 100 km |
| March 3, 2002 | 7.4 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 226 km |
| July 29, 1985 | 7.4 | 75 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 99 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Afghanistan today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Afghanistan?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.8, on November 15, 1921.
How often are there earthquakes in Afghanistan?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 97 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 10 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.