M5.2 Earthquake 41 km NE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan — August 31, 2025
2025-08-31 23:46:27 UTC (2025-08-31) · approx. 4:46 AM UTC+5 local
On August 31, 2025 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km NE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan, at a depth of 8.5 km and coordinates 34.7164°, 70.7355°. This earthquake was detected by 107 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 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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70.7355°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Jalālābād, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 41 km NE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan on August 31, 2025 at 23:46 UTC had a depth of 8.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.7164°, 70.7355°, which is 41 km NE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks 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 5.2 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qsx4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 31, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 41 km NE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan — August 31, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qsx4/