On February 20, 2026, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, approximately 130 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of Kabul, at 5:39 p.m. local time. Residents reported feeling the tremors in Kabul and surrounding provinces, including Bamiyan and Wardak. Zilgay Talabi, a local resident, described the experience, stating, "We were waiting to do our iftars, a heavy earthquake shook us. It was very strong, it went on for almost 30 seconds. Everyone was horrified and scared." Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, although local authorities are still gathering information on the ground. Haqmal Saad, a police spokesman, confirmed that they were assessing the situation for potential aftershocks and any further impacts on the population.