Earthquakes in Afghanistan Today
Earthquakes recorded in Afghanistan and offshore, according to USGS.
Last updated: Oct 18, 10:46 PM UTC
Last 24 hours
0
Last 7 days
1
Last 30 days
12
Largest (30 days)
M5.2
Oct 1, 01:29 AM UTC
Recorded in Afghanistan and its surroundings in the last 30 days: 12 earthquakes, of which 1 earthquake in the last 7 days and 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours. The largest was an M5.2 earthquake on Oct 1, 01:29 AM UTC near Baghlān, Afghanistan · 7 km ESE.
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Showing the 12 most recent records. Times are in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 189 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 36 km S | USGS | |
| M4.2 | 199 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 26 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.1 | 203 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 29 km ESE | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 203 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 50 km SW | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 204 km | Ashkāsham, Afghanistan · 17 km WNW | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 197 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 46 km S | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 236 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 28 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.1 | 101 km | Ashkāsham, Afghanistan · 37 km WSW | USGS | |
| M5.2 | 50 km | Baghlān, Afghanistan · 7 km ESE | USGS | |
| M4.2 | 171 km | Ashkāsham, Afghanistan · 11 km WNW | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 198 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 38 km S | USGS | |
| M4.2 | 193 km | Jurm, Afghanistan · 36 km S | USGS |
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Afghanistan today?
No. As of Oct 18, 10:46 PM UTC, no earthquakes were recorded in Afghanistan in the last 24 hours. The most recent recorded earthquake was M4.3 at Oct 13, 12:12 PM UTC.
Where does the earthquake data for Afghanistan come from?
Earthquakes in Afghanistan are taken from USGS. Magnitudes and locations may change as the agency revises its solutions. In an emergency, follow the announcements of official authorities.
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