Update: Earthquake measuring 5.1 jolts area near Farkhār, Afghanistan on March 7

Published Apr 1, 2026

FARKHAR, Badakhshan — A 5.1 magnitude quake hit close to Farkhār on Saturday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck the region at 18:24 UTC (22:54 local time). It occurred at a depth of 209 km with the epicenter roughly 28 km east of Farkhār.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey