Nuristan Province, Afghanistan — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck in the mountains of northeastern Afghanistan on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 11:48 AM Central Time, about 46 miles north of Pārūn, the capital of Nuristan Province. It struck deep underground, about 63 miles below the surface, in a remote mountain region near the border with Pakistan.

Impacts:

Because the quake was so deep, shaking at the surface was likely muted, and no reports of damage had come in as of midday Sunday. The USGS had received no felt reports from the public in the first half hour after the quake. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake, which struck far inland.

What to do:

People in the region should stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size for hours or days. If shaking starts, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. After the shaking ends, check for hazards such as broken glass, damaged walls, and gas leaks before moving around, and stay away from damaged buildings.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 15, 2026.