Afghanistan
Afghanistan: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Afghanistan on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Afghanistan
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Kandahar. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Jalalabad
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Jalalabad
Forecast for the area around: Afghanistan. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Afghanistan
- 4.42 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Baghlan, Afghanistan30 km WNW of Baghlan, Afghanistan
- 4.12 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Baghlan, Afghanistan138 km E of Baghlan, Afghanistan
- 4.211 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan
- 4.314 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Farkhar, Afghanistan37 km SSE of Farkhar, Afghanistan
- 4.218 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Ashkasham, Afghanistan32 km WSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan
- 4.419 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Ashkasham, Afghanistan32 km SW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Afghanistan
Afghanistan has recorded 7,113 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.5 in 2015.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 38 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: Afghanistan →
7,113 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 30 km WNW of Baghlan, Afghanistan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 138 km E of Baghlan, Afghanistan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 199.3 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km SSE of Farkhar, Afghanistan | 133.9 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km WSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 213.5 km | |
| 4.4 | 32 km SW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 123.9 km | |
| 4.6 | 41 km S of Farkhar, Afghanistan | 115.1 km | |
| 5.2 | 57 km SW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 118.4 km | |
| 4.3 | 41 km SSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 106.6 km | |
| 4.1 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 213.1 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 46 km E of Farkhar, Afghanistan | 231.0 km | |
| 7.4 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 226.0 km | |
| 7.4 | 75 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 98.7 km | |
| 7.2 | 56 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 215.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 54 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 214.5 km | |
| 6.7 | 54 km SW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 212.9 km | |
| 6.6 | 43 km WSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 212.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 204.8 km | |
| 6.6 | 25 km E of Rustaq, Afghanistan | 33.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 75 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 99.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 14 km NW of Nahrin, Afghanistan | 36.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | 187.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 54 km SW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 225.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 43 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | 187.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 32 km SW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan | 228.4 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 137 | M6.1 |
| 2025 | 197 | M6.3 |
| 2024 | 175 | M6.4 |
| 2023 | 227 | M6.5 |
| 2022 | 185 | M6.0 |
| 2021 | 159 | M5.5 |
| 2020 | 164 | M5.0 |
| 2019 | 151 | M6.1 |
| 2018 | 152 | M6.2 |
| 2017 | 168 | M5.2 |
| 2016 | 196 | M6.6 |
| 2015 | 219 | M7.5 |
| 2014 | 153 | M5.6 |
| 2013 | 155 | M5.5 |
| 2012 | 120 | M5.8 |
| 2011 | 90 | M5.9 |
| 2010 | 75 | M6.3 |
| 2009 | 54 | M6.6 |
| 2008 | 345 | M6.0 |
| 2007 | 287 | M6.2 |
| 2006 | 237 | M5.6 |
| 2005 | 219 | M6.5 |
| 2004 | 173 | M6.5 |
| 2003 | 137 | M5.9 |
| 2002 | 245 | M7.4 |
| 2001 | 184 | M6.2 |
| 2000 | 152 | M6.3 |
| 1999 | 149 | M6.5 |
| 1998 | 217 | M6.6 |
| 1997 | 106 | M6.4 |
| 1996 | 126 | M5.9 |
| 1995 | 122 | M6.3 |
| 1994 | 83 | M6.3 |
| 1993 | 89 | M7.0 |
| 1992 | 81 | M5.8 |
| 1991 | 100 | M6.7 |
| 1990 | 124 | M6.4 |
| 1989 | 81 | M4.9 |
| 1988 | 85 | M6.3 |
| 1987 | 68 | M6.2 |
| 1986 | 112 | M5.9 |
| 1985 | 145 | M7.4 |
| 1984 | 105 | M6.1 |
| 1983 | 76 | M7.2 |
| 1982 | 60 | M6.6 |
| 1981 | 46 | M6.3 |
| 1980 | 58 | M5.4 |
| 1979 | 71 | M6.1 |
| 1978 | 79 | M5.9 |
| 1977 | 74 | M5.5 |
| 1976 | 100 | M6.1 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 38 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 73 km NW of Maymana, Afghanistan | Inactive | |
| 38 km² | 66 km NNW of Maymana, Afghanistan | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 88 km N of Ghormach, Afghanistan | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 km² | 66 km NNW of Maymana, Afghanistan | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 88 km N of Ghormach, Afghanistan | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 73 km NW of Maymana, Afghanistan | Inactive |
Regions
Places
- Kabul
- Herat
- Mazar-e Sharif
- Kandahar
- Jalalabad
- Kunduz
- Ghazni
- Balkh
- Bagram
- Baghlan
- Gardez
- Khost
- Maymana
- Khanabad
- Bazar-e Yakawlang
- Bazarak
- Khulm
- Taloqan
- Bamyan
- Pul-e Khumri
- Shibirghan
- Charikar
- Sar-e Pul
- Paghman
- Asadabad
- Aibak
- Fayzabad
- Dasht-e Qal'ah
- Istalif
- Andkhoy
- Baharak
- Ghormach
- Rustaq
- Qarawul
- Jurm
- Nahrin
- Baraki Barak