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M 4.3 earthquake - 35 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan
USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 located 35 km south of Jurm, Afghanistan. Coordinates reported: 36.5413, 70.8201. Reported depth: 196.057 km. (Source published 2026-09-22T00:07:14.659Z.)
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 1/10
- Urgency
- 2/10
Why it matters
The USGS report provides the earthquake's magnitude, location relative to Jurm, exact coordinates, and depth—key factual details for situational awareness. The source does not include information about impacts, casualties, or damage.

