Disasters · Earthquake

M5.3 · Afghanistan

First tracked 18 August 2026 · Last updated 18 August 2026

M5.3

Magnitude

196 km

Depth

1,481,093

Population exposed

1.5 million in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M5.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan at a depth of 196 km on 18 August 2026. The quake was felt in 2 locations and exposed an estimated 1,481,093 people to shaking.

Sources

GDACS ↗USGS ↗

Source: GDACS & USGS · figures modelled · Reviewed