55 km ESE of Farkhār, AfghanistanOct 23, 2026, 22:09
Nearby significant earthquake200 km from Mehtar Lam211.11 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Laghman
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Laghman, Afghanistan.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Laghman
Laghman, Afghanistan Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days2
Past 30 Days16
Past 365 Days213
Largest recorded earthquakes
4.1
Past 24 HoursView
Farkhār, Afghanistan · 55 km ESE
4.6
Past 7 DaysView
Ashkāsham, Afghanistan · 11 km W
5.0
Past 30 DaysView
Jurm, Afghanistan · 28 km SE
6.2
Past 365 DaysView
Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan · 30 km SE
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
16
5.0
Largest MagnitudeView
Jurm, Afghanistan · 28 km SE
Significant
0
4.1
Most Recent22 hours ago
ViewFarkhār, Afghanistan · 55 km ESE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 3Intermediate-focus 13Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
16 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Laghman, Afghanistan.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Laghman
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Laghman area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Laghman was 2. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Laghman area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Laghman in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 24, 2026, 20:39 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).