| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 195.9 km |
| Coordinates | 36.554, 70.755 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-18 19:51:09.478 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 19:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 64.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.755 and latitude 36.554.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-18
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