Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan Today, Tremors Felt in Parts of Kashmir

October 5, 2026

Kabul, Afghanistan: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The earthquake occurred at 1:57:24 AM IST at a depth of 220 kilometres.

4.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Afghanistan

According to the NCS, the earthquake was recorded at 36.602°N latitude and 71.084°E longitude, with the epicentre located in Afghanistan. The seismic event was classified as reviewed by the NCS.

The NCS earthquake monitoring data places the epicentre around 73 km southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan.

Tremors Felt in Parts of Kashmir

Light tremors from the earthquake were also felt in parts of Kashmir, according to reports citing the NCS. The depth of 220 km means the earthquake was a deep-focus event.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage following the earthquake. Further details are awaited.