Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan; No Damage Reported
An earthquake happened in Afghanistan early on October 5, 2026.
It measured 4.9 in magnitude.
It happened deep underground, about 220 kilometres below the surface.
The National Centre for Seismology reported the event.
No deaths or damage had been reported when the article was published.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan on October 5, 2026.
The National Centre for Seismology reported that it occurred at 01:57:24 IST.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 220 kilometres.
Its reported location was 36.602° N latitude and 71.084° E longitude.
No casualties or property damage had been reported at the time of the article.
- Who
- The National Centre for Seismology reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.9 earthquake.
- When
- October 5, 2026, at 01:57:24 IST.
- Where
- Afghanistan, at 36.602° N latitude and 71.084° E longitude.
- Why
- The article does not state a cause.
- Magnitude
- 4.9
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Time
- 01:57:24 IST
- Depth
- 220 kilometres
- Coordinates
- 36.602° N, 71.084° E
- Reported casualties or damage
- None reported at the time of the article