Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region produces frequent deep earthquakes from the India–Eurasia collision. This page pulls real records for Afghanistan: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Afghanistan.
Check Afghanistan hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Afghanistan - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Afghanistan - FAQ
Is Afghanistan at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 17 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 389 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.3 in 1956.
What was the biggest earthquake in Afghanistan?
The strongest earthquake on record near Afghanistan is M7.3, in 1956 (42 km NNW of B?my?n, Afghanistan), from USGS.
Does Afghanistan get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 389 km of Afghanistan in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Afghanistan?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.