Moderate M5.8 earthquake strikes near Jurm, Afghanistan on April 3, 2026
An earthquake measuring M5.8 was recorded at 16:12 UTC on April 3, 2026, approximately 35 km (22 miles) south of Jurm, Afghanistan. The event originated at a depth of 186.4 km (115.8 miles), based on the latest information from the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The coordinates place the epicenter at 70.9°E, 36.5°N, in the northeast region of Afghanistan, not far from the borders with Tajikistan and Pakistan. This area is characterized by rugged mountainous terrain with scattered remote villages and small towns.
Transport in the area consists primarily of rural roads, with limited local infrastructure such as small regional airports, roads, and some critical utilities serving isolated communities.
USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage.
The maximum estimated intensity reached IV. Five felt reports were submitted, and the significance index is 519 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
This part of Afghanistan lies within a seismically active zone influenced by the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making the region susceptible to moderate and strong earthquakes.
This information was last updated at 16:36 UTC on April 3, 2026.