Region · Afghanistan
Earthquakes in Takhar
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Takhar, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Takhar
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year16
- Last 5 years76
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Takhar in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Takhar
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan | depth 63 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Takhar, answered
Was there an earthquake in Takhar today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Takhar in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Takhar have each year?
Over the last five years there were 76 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Takhar, an average of 15 a year. 16 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Takhar in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Mar 7, 2026, 18:24 UTC, 28 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Takhar
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Taloqan | 39 | 201 |
| Rustaq | 40 | 173 |
| Art Khwajah | 30 | 127 |