Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits near Khulm, Afghanistan (Updated)
An earthquake measuring M6.3 was recorded at 20:29 UTC on November 2, 2025, about 22 km (14 miles) west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan. The quake occurred at a depth of 28.0 km (17.4 miles), as confirmed by USGS reviewed data.
The coordinates 36.6°N, 67.5°E place the event inland, within Balkh Province of northern Afghanistan, in proximity to the town of Khulm. This region is characterized by several settlements and agricultural communities, with Khulm itself serving as a notable local center.
Typical infrastructure in this part of Afghanistan includes road networks connecting provincial centers, irrigation systems, and regional energy supply lines. Airports and rail connections are less common but may be present at greater distances.
As the earthquake was located inland, there is no tsunami threat associated with this event, based on its location and available data.
Initial USGS data indicate a maximum estimated intensity of VII and 32 reports from people who felt the shaking. The significance index is 630 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Northern Afghanistan lies near the boundary between the Eurasian and Indian Plates, where regional tectonic activity frequently generates moderate to strong earthquakes due to ongoing crustal deformation across the region.
This information was last updated at 21:11 UTC on November 2, 2025.