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Earthquakes in Afghanistan
In the last 30 days, 16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Afghanistan; the largest was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 38 km S of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan on 22 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 3
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 16
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Afghanistan in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3mb | 53 km NNW of Khandūd, Badakhshan, Afghanistan | |
| 4.4mb | 38 km S of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan2 agencies | |
| 4.3mb | 35 km S of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4mb | 38 km S of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan2 agencies | |
| 4.4mb | 29 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Badakhshan, Afghanistan | |
| 4.4mb | 33 km E of Farkhār, Takhar, Afghanistan | |
| 4.4mb | 25 km NNE of Jalālābād, Nangarhar, Afghanistan | |
| 4.3mb | 53 km NNW of Khandūd, Badakhshan, Afghanistan | |
| 4.3mb | 35 km S of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan | |
| 4.3mb | 7 km SE of Ashkāsham, Badakhshan, Afghanistan | |
| 4.3mb | 37 km ESE of Farkhār, Takhar, Afghanistan | |
| 4.3mb | 36 km ESE of Farkhār, Takhar, Afghanistan | |
| 4.2mb | 34 km S of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Afghanistan.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Afghanistan?
In the last 30 days, 16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Afghanistan, 3 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Afghanistan?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 38 km S of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan on 22 Sep 2026, at a depth of 193 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Afghanistan since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 15 Nov 1921 (71 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Afghanistan?
13% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Afghanistan in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Afghanistan?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.