Seismic Activity in Afghanistan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 6.1 event near 43 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan.
Earthquakes in Afghanistan
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M6.1
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Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Afghanistan
Over the past 30 days, Afghanistan has recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 5 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 10 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 6 shallow (<70 km), 9 intermediate (70–300 km). 9 of the epicenters were offshore. 5 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 35 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 218.7 km. All 15 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 15 of 15
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 hours ago 2026-07-17 19:20:16 UTC | 4.2mb | 36 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.594°, 71.066° | 211.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 17, 2026 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 36 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-07-14 03:22:25 UTC | 4.2mb | 9 km ESE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.839°, 70.930° | 211.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 9 km ESE of Jurm, Afghanistan on July 14, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-08 2026-07-08 01:24:04 UTC | 4.1mb | 40 km E of Loralai, Pakistan 30.439°, 69.007° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 40 km E of Loralai, Pakistan with origin time 01:24 UTC on July 8, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 17:57:02 UTC | 5.5mww | 47 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.567°, 70.449° | 212.9 km | 2 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded 47 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan on July 1, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. The event was offshore. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-29 2026-06-29 11:33:12 UTC | 4.5mb | 40 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.563°, 70.579° | 204.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 40 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan on June 29, 2026, with origin time 11:33 UTC. It arrived roughly 46 hours after a larger magnitude 6.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-28 2026-06-28 21:31:36 UTC | 4.1mb | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.384°, 70.849° | 146.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 28, 2026, Afghanistan registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan at 21:31 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.1 earthquake that occurred about 32 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 13:34:52 UTC | 6.1mww | 43 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.473°, 70.764° | 199.0 km | 30 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 27, 2026 at 13:34 UTC, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 43 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Afghanistan over the past 30 days. See the M6.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 03:06:20 UTC | 5.3mb | 69 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan 30.483°, 69.774° | 10.0 km | - | VI | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 69 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan with origin time 03:06 UTC on June 27, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 00:44:56 UTC | 4.4mb | 44 km N of Kohlu, Pakistan 30.290°, 69.182° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 44 km N of Kohlu, Pakistan came in on June 27, 2026 at 00:44 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-26 2026-06-26 11:48:47 UTC | 5.2mb | 52 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan 30.366°, 69.634° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 26, 2026, Afghanistan registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 52 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan at 11:48 UTC. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-26 2026-06-26 05:57:52 UTC | 4.7mb | 49 km NE of Barkhan, Pakistan 30.259°, 69.831° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 49 km NE of Barkhan, Pakistan at 05:57 UTC on June 26, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-24 2026-06-24 17:53:18 UTC | 4.4mb | 55 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan 36.396°, 70.438° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 55 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan on June 24, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-22 2026-06-22 10:22:24 UTC | 5.1mww | 38 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.527°, 70.728° | 218.7 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 10:22 UTC on June 22, 2026, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred 38 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-21 2026-06-21 08:28:58 UTC | 4.4mb | 66 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.276°, 70.696° | 125.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 66 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan, logged at 08:28 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-19 2026-06-19 02:01:31 UTC | 4.1mb | 80 km SSE of Farkhār, Afghanistan 35.954°, 70.316° | 115.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 02:01 UTC on June 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 80 km SSE of Farkhār, Afghanistan. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days15
2026 (M2.5+)91
Largest (30 Days)
M6.1
43 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan
2026-06-27
Largest in 2026
M6.1
43 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan
2026-06-27
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Afghanistan
Afghanistan lies within the complex collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian plates. The Hindu Kush region experiences deep earthquakes regularly.
Afghanistan Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Afghanistan has recorded 91 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Afghanistan in 2026 was a magnitude 6.1 event near Jurm, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Afghanistan?
In the past 30 days, 15 earthquakes have been recorded in the Afghanistan region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Afghanistan?
The largest recent earthquake in the Afghanistan area was a magnitude 6.1 event that occurred 43 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan.
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