M6.2 earthquake 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan at Nov 2, 3:29 PM ET, 28 km deep, strong – damage in populated areas near the epicenter. 66 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 6.2 mww |
| Time | 2 Nov 2025, 20:29 UTC |
| Location | 36.546°, 67.389° – 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan |
| Depth | 28.0 km |
| Felt reports | 66 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 7.2 |
| PAGER alert | orange |
| USGS event | us6000rl31 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 30 km SW of Khulm, Afghanistan | Feb 12, 5:12 PM 246 d ago | 10 km | 1 report |
| 4.3 | 26 km SSW of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan | Jul 31, 5:44 AM 77 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.3 | 33 km NE of Aībak, Afghanistan | Jan 11, 10:18 PM 278 d ago | 10 km | 1 report |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 30 km SE of Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan earthquake?
Magnitude 6.2 (mww), strong – damage in populated areas near the epicenter. Depth 28 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 7.2 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
66 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 6.3.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.