M6.2 Earthquake 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan — November 2, 2025
2025-11-02 20:29:02 UTC (2025-11-02) · approx. 12:29 AM UTC+4 local
Felt by 66 people across nearby locations. Maximum shaking intensity MMI 7.2 (severe).
On November 2, 2025 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude 6.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan, at a depth of 28.0 km and coordinates 36.5461°, 67.3886°. The earthquake was reported felt by 66 peopleacross nearby locations, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 7.2 (severe). The USGS PAGER system issued a orange alert level for this event, indicating regional impact possible. This earthquake was detected by 118 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 1042, making it one of the most significant global earthquakes in recent days. The nearest populated place is Mazar-e Sharif (population 303,282).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 11 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Afghanistan, a region characterized by the Hindu Kush deep seismic zone, where remnant subducted lithosphere produces intermediate-depth earthquakes at 150-300 km. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
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ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 66 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 289,452 |
| MMI 4 | light | 6,971,324 |
| MMI 5 | moderate | 1,784,387 |
| MMI 6 | strong | 1,581,466 |
| MMI 7 | very strong | 7,401 |
Earthquake Details
67.3886°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 6.2 earthquake that struck 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan on November 2, 2025 at 20:29 UTC had a depth of 28.0 km. It was felt by 66 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 7.2 (severe). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 36.5461°, 67.3886°, which is 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan. The nearest populated place is Mazar-e Sharif (population 303,282). View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 6.2 earthquakes can continue for weeks to months and gradually diminish over time.
Has Afghanistan had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Afghanistan was the M7.5 Hindu Kush earthquake of October 26, 2015. Today's magnitude 6.2 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rl31). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 2, 2025). M6.2 Earthquake 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan — November 2, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rl31/