A significant MAG-5.2 earthquake struck under land 261 kilometer from Kabul in Afghanistan in the evening of Sunday October 25th, 2026. Other nearby countries are Tajikistan and Pakistan.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Afghanistan, 261 kilometer (162 mi) north-east of Kabul. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 110 km.
| Date and Time: | Oct 25, 2026 22:44 (Dushanbe Time) - Oct 25, 2026 17:44 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 68 km SW of Ishqoshim, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. Coordinates 36°16'26"N 71°6'9"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 18 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.073 . |
| Depth: | 110 km (68 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
Tajikistan , Afghanistan and Pakistan are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
Ishqoshim in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 68 kilometer (42 mi) southwest of Ishqoshim.
Major cities near this earthquake: Kabul is located 261 km to the southwest. Peshawar is located 256 km to the south. Battagram is located 249 km to the south-east.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 68 km (42 mi) NE from epicenter |
Ishqoshim Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. |
| 105 km (65 mi) NW from epicenter |
Fayzabad Badakhshan, Afghanistan. |
| 136 km (85 mi) SE from epicenter |
Thal Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 138 km (86 mi) SE from epicenter |
Upper Dir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 140 km (87 mi) S from epicenter |
Āsmār Kunar, Afghanistan. |
| 141 km (88 mi) N from epicenter |
Khorugh Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. |
| 148 km (92 mi) NW from epicenter |
Rustāq Takhar, Afghanistan. |
| 149 km (93 mi) W from epicenter |
Taloqan Takhar, Afghanistan. |
| 156 km (97 mi) S from epicenter |
Asadābād Kunar, Afghanistan. |
| 171 km (106 mi) NW from epicenter |
Ārt Khwājah Takhar, Afghanistan. |
| 178 km (111 mi) W from epicenter |
Nahrīn Baghlan, Afghanistan. |
| 179 km (111 mi) SW from epicenter |
Bāzārak Panjshir, Afghanistan. |
| 184 km (114 mi) W from epicenter |
Khanabad Kunduz, Afghanistan. |
| 194 km (121 mi) NW from epicenter |
Chubek Khatlon, Tajikistan. |
| 196 km (122 mi) SW from epicenter |
Mehtar Lām Laghman, Afghanistan. |
| 200 km (124 mi) SE from epicenter |
Bat Khela Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 202 km (126 mi) SE from epicenter |
Mingora Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 203 km (126 mi) NW from epicenter |
Farkhor Khatlon, Tajikistan. |
| 207 km (129 mi) W from epicenter |
Kunduz Kunduz, Afghanistan. |
| 212 km (132 mi) SW from epicenter |
Jabal os Saraj Parwan, Afghanistan. |
| 214 km (133 mi) S from epicenter |
Jalālābād Nangarhar, Afghanistan. |
| 214 km (133 mi) NW from epicenter |
Hulbuk Khatlon, Tajikistan. |
| 215 km (134 mi) W from epicenter |
Baghlān Baghlan, Afghanistan. |
| 217 km (135 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kŭlob Khatlon, Tajikistan. |
| 218 km (135 mi) W from epicenter |
Pul-e Khumrī Baghlan, Afghanistan. |
| 224 km (139 mi) SW from epicenter |
Charikar Parwan, Afghanistan. |
| 225 km (140 mi) S from epicenter |
Tangi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 232 km (144 mi) NW from epicenter |
Qarāwul Kunduz, Afghanistan. |
| 232 km (144 mi) S from epicenter |
Shabqadar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 240 km (149 mi) S from epicenter |
Utmanzai Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 243 km (151 mi) S from epicenter |
Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 246 km (153 mi) S from epicenter |
Mardan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 249 km (155 mi) SE from epicenter |
Battagram Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 256 km (159 mi) NW from epicenter |
Danghara Khatlon, Tajikistan. |
| 256 km (159 mi) S from epicenter |
Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 259 km (161 mi) S from epicenter |
Risalpur Cantonment Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 260 km (162 mi) S from epicenter |
Pabbi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 261 km (162 mi) SW from epicenter |
Kabul Kabul, Afghanistan. |
| 263 km (163 mi) S from epicenter |
Aman Garh Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 266 km (165 mi) S from epicenter |
Nowshera Cantonment Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 269 km (167 mi) S from epicenter |
Akora Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 270 km (168 mi) SW from epicenter |
Paghmān Kabul, Afghanistan. |
| 270 km (168 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bokhtar Khatlon, Tajikistan. |
| 270 km (168 mi) SE from epicenter |
Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 276 km (171 mi) SE from epicenter |
Zaida Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 276 km (171 mi) SE from epicenter |
Tordher Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 277 km (172 mi) W from epicenter |
Aībak Samangan, Afghanistan. |
| 281 km (175 mi) SE from epicenter |
Topi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 288 km (179 mi) SE from epicenter |
Mansehra Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
| 292 km (181 mi) SE from epicenter |
Hazro City Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 295 km (183 mi) SE from epicenter |
Khalabat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
Shaking reported by 6 people in 4 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 6 people have reported shaking in 4 places in 4 countries (Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Dushanbe, Dushanbe, Tajikistan: 2 people.
- Kattaqoʿrgʿon, Samarkand, Uzbekistan: 2 people.
- Islamabad, Federal Capital Area, Pakistan: 1 person.
- Mazar-e Sharif, Balẖ, Afghanistan: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
Before this earthquake struck, 1 smaller foreshock occurred. A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit 2 days earlier nearby.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 4.1 |
2 days earlier Oct 24, 2026 03:09AM (Dushanbe Time) | 61 km (38 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.2 |
Oct 25, 2026 10:44PM (Dushanbe Time) | - |
More earthquakes coming?
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since July 1st, 2026, when a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit 67 km (41 mi) further northwest. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on February 23rd, 2023.
In total, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 110 km (68 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 26/10/26 08:08 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000u4va
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20261025_0000237
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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