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From: CX2SADate: Fri, 03 Apr 26 16:31:00 Z
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Subject: (M5.8) Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan 36.5 70.9
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== PRELIMINARY REPORT ==
Event type: Earthquake
Region: Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan
Geographic coordinates: 36.548N, 70.852E
Magnitude: 5.8
Depth: 186 km
Universal Time (UTC): 3 Apr 2026 16:12:58
Time near the Epicenter (1): 3 Apr 2026 20:42:58
Time in your area (1): 3 Apr 2026 13:12:58
Location with respect to nearby cities:
35.2 km (21.8 mi) S of Jurm, Afghanistan
62.8 km (38.9 mi) WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
67.6 km (41.9 mi) SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan
70.9 km (43.9 mi) WSW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan
89.0 km (55.2 mi) E of Farkhār, Afghanistan
ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS
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event ID : us 6000smda
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist
(1) Nominal Standard Time; local and daylight savings time zone may differ.
For subsequent updates, maps, and technical information, see:
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000smda?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ENS&utm_campaign=realtime
or https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
National Earthquake Information Center
U.S. Geological Survey
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