Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Afghanistan

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  • 27 June, 2026
  • 18:20
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Afghanistan

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan.

According to Report, citing the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the epicenter was located 169 km east of the city of Kunduz, which has a population of around 161,000 people.

The quake's focus was at a depth of 201 km.

There are currently no reports of casualties or damage.