Earthquakes in Afghanistan — May 2026
8 earthquakes were recorded in Afghanistan during May 2026, an average of 0.3 per day.
8 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 160 km.
The month's largest event in Afghanistan was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Nahrīn, Afghanistan on 05 May 2026 at 18:23 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Afghanistan monthly average of 9 events over the period we cover, and level with the 8 recorded the previous month.
12% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 88% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 8 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 30 May, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Nahrīn, Afghanistan on 05 May at 10 km; M4.4 near Pārūn, Afghanistan on 18 May at 103 km; M4.3 near Farkhār, Afghanistan on 11 May at 167 km.
That is close to the 9 events Afghanistan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Afghanistan, May 2026
8 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Pārūn, Afghanistan | 102.9 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Nahrīn, Afghanistan | 10.0 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Farkhār, Afghanistan | 166.6 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Jurm, Afghanistan | 131.7 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Jurm, Afghanistan | 206.2 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Jurm, Afghanistan | 221.4 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Farkhār, Afghanistan | 217.2 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Jurm, Afghanistan | 222.5 | Afghanistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Afghanistan in May 2026?
8 earthquakes were recorded in Afghanistan during May 2026, of which 8 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Afghanistan in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Nahrīn, Afghanistan on 05 May 2026.
Other months in Afghanistan
Magnitudes for May 2026 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.