As of 23 October 2026, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Afghanistan in the past 24 hours, 1 in the last 7 days and 13 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.2 event near Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan at 10 km depth on 1 October 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region produces frequent deep earthquakes from the India–Eurasia collision. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Afghanistan - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Afghanistan, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Afghanistan - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Afghanistan
Show the full list of 13 recent earthquakes
- 4.611 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan1 day ago · 22/10/2026, 10:07:41 · 175 km deep
- 4.231 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan1 week ago · 15/10/2026, 09:51:30 · 63 km deep
- 4.336 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan1 week ago · 13/10/2026, 12:12:46 · 189 km deep
- 4.229 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan1 week ago · 11/10/2026, 07:07:47 · 197 km deep
- 4.129 km ESE of Jurm, Afghanistan1 week ago · 10/10/2026, 23:11:02 · 203 km deep
- 4.450 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan2 weeks ago · 09/10/2026, 11:39:04 · 203 km deep
- 4.317 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan2 weeks ago · 05/10/2026, 21:38:33 · 204 km deep
- 4.346 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan2 weeks ago · 05/10/2026, 15:07:50 · 197 km deep
- 5.028 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan2 weeks ago · 04/10/2026, 20:27:25 · 236 km deep
- 4.137 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan3 weeks ago · 01/10/2026, 16:02:08 · 101 km deep
- 5.04 km SE of Baghlān, Afghanistan3 weeks ago · 01/10/2026, 01:29:20 · 55 km deep
- 4.212 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan3 weeks ago · 30/09/2026, 07:39:02 · 175 km deep
- 4.251 km NNW of Khandūd, Afghanistan4 weeks ago · 25/09/2026, 05:35:50 · 214 km deep
Did people in Afghanistan feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Afghanistan in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Watching Afghanistan from abroad?
Many people reading this page are not in Afghanistan - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.
- How strong was it
- A magnitude 4.6 earthquake near 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on 22/10/2026, 10:07:41 - a light earthquake, usually felt near the epicentre but rarely damaging.
- Was it widely felt
- No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
- What happens next
- No significant aftershocks have been recorded in Afghanistan since. Aftershock sequences can still begin or resume without warning.
Earthquakes in Afghanistan: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Afghanistan today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Afghanistan in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Afghanistan yesterday?
1 earthquake was recorded in or near Afghanistan in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Afghanistan this week (last 7 days)?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Afghanistan in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Afghanistan in the last 30 days?
13 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Afghanistan in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.2.
Are there earthquakes in Afghanistan?
Yes. Afghanistan is seismically active - 13 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Afghanistan in the last 30 days. Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region produces frequent deep earthquakes from the India–Eurasia collision.
What was the most recent earthquake in Afghanistan?
The most recent earthquake in Afghanistan was a magnitude 4.6 event near 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at a depth of 175 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Afghanistan?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Afghanistan feed was magnitude 5.2, located near Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan.
Is Afghanistan in an earthquake zone?
Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region produces frequent deep earthquakes from the India–Eurasia collision.
How many earthquakes does Afghanistan get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Afghanistan's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 13 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region produces frequent deep earthquakes from the India–Eurasia collision. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is landlocked or not directly exposed to ocean tsunamis, so its direct tsunami risk is very low. QuakeMate still flags tsunami-capable earthquakes worldwide; see quakemate.app/tsunamis for global tsunami activity.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Afghanistan?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Afghanistan, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Afghanistan?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Afghanistan: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Afghanistan?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Afghanistan on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Afghanistan recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Afghanistan was magnitude 5.2 near Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Afghanistan
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.