M5.30 Earthquake – 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan
18 August 2026, 19:51 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan on 18 August 2026, 19:51 UTC, at a depth of 195.9 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.30 (mww)
- Location
- 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan
- Date & time
- 18 August 2026, 19:51 UTC
- Coordinates
- 36.5535, 70.7551
- Depth
- 195.94 km
- Felt reports
- 2 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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