M4.9 Earthquake 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan — August 25, 2026
2026-08-25 01:18:46 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:18 AM UTC+5 local
On August 25, 2026 at 01:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.4620°, 70.4630°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 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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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Jalālābād, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan on August 25, 2026 at 01:18 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.4620°, 70.4630°, which is 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days 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 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tna9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tna9/