Earthquake in Afghanistan Felt Across Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 3 April 2026, at 21:12 Tashkent time, a magnitude 6 earthquake struck Afghanistan. The epicenter was located in Badakhshan province at a depth of 207 km (coordinates: 36.69° N, 70.76° E).

Seismological services reported that the tremors were felt across various regions of Uzbekistan with varying intensities.

The intensity of shaking was reported as follows:

Surkhandarya Region — up to 3 points (314 km from the epicenter)

Ferghana Region — 2–3 points (420 km)

Syrdarya Region — 2–3 points (457 km)

Jizzakh Region — 2–3 points (457 km)

Samarkand Region — 2–3 points (468 km)

Andijan Region — 2–3 points (477 km)

Namangan Region — 2–3 points (485 km)

Kashkadarya Region — 2–3 points (499 km)

Tashkent Region — 2–3 points (520 km)

Tashkent City — 2–3 points (526 km)

The distance from the earthquake epicenter to Tashkent is approximately 526 km southeast.

No information has yet been reported regarding damages or casualties. Relevant authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.