M4.1 Earthquake 80 km SSE of Farkhār, Afghanistan — June 19, 2026
2026-06-19 02:01:31 UTC (2026-06-19) · approx. 7:01 AM UTC+5 local
On June 19, 2026 at 02:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 80 km SSE of Farkhār, Afghanistan, at a depth of 115.2 km and coordinates 35.9538°, 70.3164°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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70.3164°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Farkhār, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 80 km SSE of Farkhār, Afghanistan on June 19, 2026 at 02:01 UTC had a depth of 115.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t85g). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 19, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 80 km SSE of Farkhār, Afghanistan — June 19, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t85g/