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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