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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan Near Kabul Deep Underground
An earthquake happened in Afghanistan on Thursday morning.
It had a magnitude of 5.3.
The shaking began at 6:59:20 am India Standard Time.
The earthquake happened very deep underground, 126 kilometers below the surface.
Its location was about 165 kilometers north-northwest of Kabul.
The National Centre for Seismology reported the earthquake.
Officials did not provide further details in the report.
More information may be released later.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan on Thursday morning.
The earthquake occurred at 6:59:20 am IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
The tremor was recorded at a depth of 126 kilometers.
The epicenter was located about 165 kilometers north-northwest of Kabul.
The National Centre for Seismology said further details were awaited.
- Who
- The National Centre for Seismology reported the earthquake in Afghanistan.
- What
- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred at a depth of 126 kilometers.
- Where
- Afghanistan, about 165 kilometers north-northwest of Kabul, at 35.981°N and 68.700°E.
- When
- Thursday at 6:59:20 am IST, dated 01/10/2026 in the report.
- Why
- The report does not state why the earthquake occurred.
Key facts
- Magnitude
- 5.3
- Date and time
- 01/10/2026 at 6:59:20 am IST
- Depth
- 126 kilometers
- Latitude
- 35.981° North
- Longitude
- 68.700° East
- Approximate location
- 165 kilometers north-northwest of Kabul
- Reported by
- National Centre for Seismology
Quotes
National Centre for Seismology
India’s National Centre for Seismology, which reported the earthquake on X
“EQ of M: 5.3, On: 01/10/2026 06:59:20 IST, Lat: 35.981 N, Long: 68.700 E, Depth: 126 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”
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