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M5.3 Earthquake
◍ 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan · · updated 8/18/2026, 8:18:07 PM
Severity score
61/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.3
Depth
196 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.3 recorded8/18/2026, 7:51:09 PM35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/18/2026, 8:18:07 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.