M4.3 Earthquake 24 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan — August 18, 2026
2026-08-18 18:51:08 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 10:51 PM UTC+4 local
On August 18, 2026 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 24 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.5476°, 62.0831°.
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.
Earthquake Details
62.0831°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Herāt, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 24 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan on August 18, 2026 at 18:51 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tlqf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 24 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tlqf/