According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Baghlān, Afghanistan on October 1, 2026. It was recorded at 05:59 AM GMT+4:30 at a depth of 55 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
55 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:29:20 AM
October 1, 2026
Local time
05:59 AM
October 1, 2026 · GMT+4:30
The epicenter was about 5 km from Baghlan.
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
The earthquake occurred near Baghlān, Afghanistan at 36.108° N, 68.744° E, at a depth of 55 km. The nearest town was Baghlan, about 5 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
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