Earthquakes in Afghanistan — September 2026
9 earthquakes were recorded in Afghanistan during September 2026, an average of 0.3 per day.
9 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 182 km.
The month's largest event in Afghanistan was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan on 22 September 2026 at 11:29 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 down from the 12 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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 9 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 22 September, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Jurm, Afghanistan on 22 September at 193 km; M4.4 near Farkhār, Afghanistan on 01 September at 213 km; M4.4 near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on 09 September at 108 km.
That is close to the 9 events Afghanistan averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Afghanistan, September 2026
9 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 | Jurm, Afghanistan | 192.7 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 108.5 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Farkhār, Afghanistan | 212.6 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Khandūd, Afghanistan | 212.6 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Jurm, Afghanistan | 196.1 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Farkhār, Afghanistan | 209.9 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 171.4 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Jurm, Afghanistan | 179.5 | Afghanistan | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Pārūn, Afghanistan | 158.0 | Afghanistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Afghanistan in September 2026?
9 earthquakes were recorded in Afghanistan during September 2026, of which 9 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Afghanistan in September 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Jurm, Afghanistan on 22 September 2026.
Other months in Afghanistan
Magnitudes for September 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.