Earthquakes in Afghanistan — November 2025
5 earthquakes were recorded in Afghanistan during November 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 44 km.
The month's largest event in Afghanistan was a magnitude 6.3 earthquake near Khulm, Afghanistan on 02 November 2025 at 20:29 UTC. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake radiates roughly 42,502 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Afghanistan monthly average of 9 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 18 recorded the previous month.
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 20% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
The month's largest events were M6.3 near Khulm, Afghanistan on 02 November at 28 km; M4.9 near Rustāq, Afghanistan on 01 November at 10 km; M4.9 near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on 20 November at 111 km.
That is 43% below the 9 events Afghanistan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Afghanistan in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Afghanistan, November 2025
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | Khulm, Afghanistan | 28.0 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 110.7 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Rustāq, Afghanistan | 10.0 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Khanabad, Afghanistan | 61.4 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Jalālābād, Afghanistan | 10.0 | Afghanistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Afghanistan in November 2025?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Afghanistan during November 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Afghanistan in November 2025?
A magnitude 6.3 event near Khulm, Afghanistan on 02 November 2025.
Other months in Afghanistan
Magnitudes for November 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.