M4.3 Earthquake 24 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan — August 13, 2026
2026-08-13 23:11:57 UTC (2026-08-13) · approx. 4:11 AM UTC+5 local
On August 13, 2026 at 23:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 24 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan, at a depth of 109.2 km and coordinates 36.9775°, 71.0680°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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71.0680°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 24 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan on August 13, 2026 at 23:11 UTC had a depth of 109.2 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkkb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 13, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 24 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan — August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkkb/