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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan

Seismograph records sudden spikes of seismic waves during an earthquake. (Photo via Adobe Stock)
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Seismograph records sudden spikes of seismic waves during an earthquake. (Photo via Adobe Stock)
June 27, 2026 05:26 PM GMT+03:00

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The USGS said the epicenter was 43 kilometers, or 27 miles, south of the Jurm district in northeastern Afghanistan.

The quake occurred at a depth of 208.3 kilometers, according to the agency.

This screen grap shows the location of the earthquake in Afghanistan, accessed on June 27, 2026. (Photo via earthquake.usgs.gov)
This screen grap shows the location of the earthquake in Afghanistan, accessed on June 27, 2026. (Photo via earthquake.usgs.gov)

Tremor felt in Pakistan

The earthquake shook eastern Afghan provinces, including Khost and Nangarhar, and was also felt in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.

No casualties or material damage have yet been reported.

According to AFP, its journalists in the capital Kabul and elsewhere reported strong shaking.

June 27, 2026 05:33 PM GMT+03:00
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