M5.1 Earthquake 28 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan — March 7, 2026
2026-03-07 18:24:36 UTC (2026-03-07) · approx. 11:24 PM UTC+5 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations. Aftershock of the M5.5 mainshock.
On March 7, 2026 at 18:24 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 28 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan, at a depth of 208.8 km and coordinates 36.5498°, 70.1715°. This earthquake was detected by 198 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.5 mainshock that occurred 2 days ago 47 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 1 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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.
Learn more: Magnitude scale · Aftershock sequences
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
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Earthquake Details
70.1715°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Farkhār, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 28 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan on March 7, 2026 at 18:24 UTC had a depth of 208.8 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 36.5498°, 70.1715°, which is 28 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.5 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 5.1 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock that occurred earlier 47 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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 5.1 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s2v0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 7, 2026). M5.1 Earthquake 28 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan — March 7, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s2v0/