Strong 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jurm, Afghanistan

Published 1 July 2026 · india

Strong 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jurm, Afghanistan Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 00:09 IST A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan

Strong 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jurm, Afghanistan Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 00:09 IST A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan at a depth of 216.7 kilometres, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake occurred at a depth of 216.7 kilometres (134.65 miles), the USGS said. (Representative image) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 216.7 kilometres (134.65 miles), the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the earthquake.

Jurm is situated in Afghanistan’s northeastern mountainous Badakhshan province, a seismically active region where earthquakes are frequent due to the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The earthquake comes months after a devastating tremor struck Afghanistan. In September 2025, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the country’s east, leaving more than 800 people dead in the initial aftermath. As rescue efforts reached remote communities, the death toll climbed to over 2,200, while at least 2,800 people were reported injured, according to Taliban authorities and Reuters. In October 2023, a series of powerful tremors struck near Herat in western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring thousands, in one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country in decades.

Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its location in a seismically active region. The Hindu Kush mountain range frequently experiences deep earthquakes that are often felt across Afghanistan, neighbouring Pakistan and parts of Central Asia. Rescue operations are often complicated by the country’s mountainous terrain, scattered settlements and limited infrastructure. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.

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