M5.2 earthquake: Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on October 25, 2026. It was recorded at 10:14 PM GMT+4:30 at a depth of 110 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mww · Moderate
Depth
110 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
05:44:23 PM
October 25, 2026
Local time
10:14 PM
October 25, 2026 · GMT+4:30
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 106 km from Feyzabad.
- Feyzabad · 106 km SE
- Taloqan · 149 km E
- Saidu · 204 km NW
- Kondoz · 206 km E
- Jalalabad · 212 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 25, 2026 earthquake near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan?
The earthquake occurred near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 36.274° N, 71.103° E, at a depth of 110 km. The nearest town was Feyzabad, about 106 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 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 Ashkāsham, Afghanistan?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.