Seismic Activity in Afghanistan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan.
Earthquakes in Afghanistan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.5
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Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Afghanistan
Over the past 30 days, Afghanistan has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 13 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km), 10 intermediate (70–300 km). 7 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 211.3 km. All 13 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 13 of 13
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 20:26:49 UTC | 4.4mb | 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan 37.821°, 69.789° | 45.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 31, 2026, Afghanistan registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan at 20:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 09:44:48 UTC | 4.3mb | 27 km S of Balkh, Afghanistan 36.508°, 66.900° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 27 km S of Balkh, Afghanistan at 09:44 UTC on July 31, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-28 2026-07-28 06:57:07 UTC | 4.5mb | 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan 37.074°, 71.615° | 132.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 28, 2026 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Afghanistan over the past 30 days. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-27 2026-07-27 17:47:01 UTC | 4.5mb | 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.610°, 71.591° | 116.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on July 27, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-26 2026-07-26 08:41:46 UTC | 4.2mb | 35 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.428°, 71.300° | 121.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 35 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan came in on July 26, 2026 at 08:41 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-25 2026-07-25 16:56:10 UTC | 4.1mb | 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan 36.239°, 69.858° | 126.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan, logged at 16:56 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:44:44 UTC | 4.4mb | 44 km NNW of Bāzārak, Afghanistan 35.698°, 69.393° | 115.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:44 UTC on July 21, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 44 km NNW of Bāzārak, Afghanistan. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 10:18:11 UTC | 4.0mb | 14 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.752°, 70.919° | 209.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 14 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan on July 21, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-19 2026-07-19 22:58:44 UTC | 4.5mb | 74 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan 36.045°, 70.612° | 109.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 74 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan with origin time 22:58 UTC on July 19, 2026. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-19 2026-07-19 22:01:00 UTC | 4.1mb | 35 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.286°, 71.238° | 113.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 19, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 35 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-18 2026-07-18 18:26:35 UTC | 4.3mb | 31 km SSW of Alik Ghund, Pakistan 30.234°, 67.375° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 31 km SSW of Alik Ghund, Pakistan on July 18, 2026, with origin time 18:26 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-17 2026-07-17 19:20:16 UTC | 4.2mb | 36 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.594°, 71.066° | 211.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 36 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan on July 17, 2026 at 19:20 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-14 2026-07-14 03:22:25 UTC | 4.0mb | 8 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.794°, 70.871° | 211.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 8 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan with origin time 03:22 UTC on July 14, 2026. See the M4.0 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days13
2026 (M2.5+)103
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan
2026-07-28
Largest in 2026
M6.1
47 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 103 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, 13 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 4.5 event that occurred 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan.
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