Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:216.694km) in Afghanistan 01/07/2026 17:57 UTC, 9 million in MMI III

Summary

Single-source GDACS detection — awaiting independent verification. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake at a depth of 216.7 km was recorded in Afghanistan on 1 July 2026, with an estimated 9 million people exposed to weak (MMI III) shaking. The significant depth and low surface intensity suggest a low probability of widespread structural damage, though the situation remains unconfirmed by secondary news sources.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. If confirmed, the deep hypocenter and MMI III intensity imply minimal disruption to overland transport routes or production sites, but localized landslides in mountainous terrain could temporarily impede road logistics.

Watch points

• Verification of the event by local authorities or international seismic agencies to confirm intensity and any damage reports.
• Monitoring of any aftershock sequences that could be shallower and pose a greater risk to regional infrastructure.
• Status of key overland corridors in northern Afghanistan if ground reports indicate road blockages.