Earthquakes in Afghanistan
No events have been recorded in Afghanistan in the past 30 days, of which 11 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable.
11 earthquakes have been recorded in Afghanistan in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.2 and the average focal depth 156 km. 11 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Afghanistan in this period was a magnitude 4.5 event near Feyzabad, Afghanistan on 22 December 2024, at a depth of 98 km. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Feyzabad (9), Arkhy (1), Kunduz (1).
9% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 91% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.0 earthquake at 229 km beneath Feyzabad, Afghanistan on 29 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 11 in the magnitude 4 range.
The busiest single day was 29 December 2024, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Afghanistan
11 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 197.4 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 189.9 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 95.9 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Kunduz, Afghanistan | 35.6 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 225.1 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 93.2 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 228.9 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 210.6 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 219.3 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Feyzabad, Afghanistan | 97.6 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Arkhy, Afghanistan | 120.7 | Afghanistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Afghanistan?
11 earthquakes are recorded in Afghanistan in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 11 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Afghanistan?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.5 event near Feyzabad, Afghanistan on 22 December 2024.
Is Afghanistan at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Afghanistan shows 11 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Afghanistan by month
Event counts for Afghanistan reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.