Earthquake HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (5.1 mw) (2025-08-27 13:27:09 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN, at 2025-08-27 13:27:09 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mw)
5.1
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250827_0000273
Nearest Places
- Kōh-e Gardanah / 2.8 km
- Daryā-ye Darah-ye Deh Gul / 3.57 km
- Dasht-e Rabāţ / 3.67 km
- Kōh-e Rūch / 3.7 km
- Istich / 3.95 km
Comment
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Depth: 128.26 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 128.26 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)