M5.2 earthquake: Baghlān, Afghanistan
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Baghlān, Afghanistan on October 1, 2026. It was recorded at 05:59 AM GMT+4:30 at a depth of 50 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mb · Moderate
Depth
50 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:29:20 AM
October 1, 2026
Local time
05:59 AM
October 1, 2026 · GMT+4:30
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 9 km from Baghlan.
- Baghlan · 9 km SE
- Pol-e Khomri · 18 km NE
- Kondoz · 70 km S
- Taloqan · 98 km SW
- Charikar · 125 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 166 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.1 earthquake on March 25, 2002.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 1, 2026 earthquake near Baghlān, Afghanistan?
The earthquake occurred near Baghlān, Afghanistan at 36.099° N, 68.782° E, at a depth of 50 km. The nearest town was Baghlan, about 9 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Baghlān, Afghanistan?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Baghlān, Afghanistan?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.