Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 24 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 24 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan at Aug 18, 2026, 18:51 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 25 km (15 mi) NNW of Herat.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 18, 2026, 18:51 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.548, 62.083 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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