Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.8 earthquake 37 km NE of Bāzārak, Afghanistan
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 37 km NE of Bāzārak, Afghanistan at Feb 20, 2026, 13:09 UTC, at a depth of 82 km. The epicentre was 38 km (23 mi) NE of Bazarak. 7 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 20, 2026, 13:09 UTC |
| Depth | 82.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.594, 69.748 |
| Felt reports | 7 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 35 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km NNW of Bāzārak, Afghanistan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 4.5 | 74 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.1 | 80 km SSE of Farkhār, Afghanistan | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 115 km | |
| 4.5 | 77 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 100 km | |
| 4.3 | 42 km NE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 168 km | |
| 4.4 | 39 km SE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 47 km NNE of Bāzārak, Afghanistan | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km NE of Tagāb, Afghanistan | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 93 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.