Two Shallow Earthquakes of Magnitude Around 4 Hit Afghanistan on January 18

Afghanistan experienced two shallow earthquakes on January 18, 2026, with magnitudes of 4.1 in the morning and 4.0 in the evening, both at a depth of 10 km, according to the National Center for Seismology. Earlier, a magnitude 4.2 quake occurred on January 15 at 96 km depth. Located in a seismically active zone along tectonic plate boundaries, Afghanistan remains vulnerable to natural disasters, exacerbating challenges for communities affected by ongoing conflict and limited development.