M5.0 earthquake: Jurm, Afghanistan
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Jurm, Afghanistan on October 5, 2026. It was recorded at 12:57 AM GMT+4:30 at a depth of 236 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
236 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
08:27:24 PM
October 4, 2026
Local time
12:57 AM
October 5, 2026 · GMT+4:30
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 66 km from Feyzabad.
- Feyzabad · 66 km SE
- Taloqan · 135 km E
- Kulob · 179 km SE
- Kondoz · 194 km E
- Baghlan · 219 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 5 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.3.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,271 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.5 earthquake on October 26, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 5, 2026 earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan?
The earthquake occurred near Jurm, Afghanistan at 36.675° N, 71.051° E, at a depth of 236 km. The nearest town was Feyzabad, about 66 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan?
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.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan?
Since this earthquake, 5 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.3.