Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 248.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Badakhshan Province · Jurm
Country overviewAfghanistan · Badakhshan Province
M4.8 Earthquake near Jurm, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 20:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Jurm, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
0204cafa177c960a5281797099257a1b7126c365
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
248.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 20:27:26 UTC
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Source
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Coordinates
36.61100,
71.02160
Temperature
8.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
248.9 km
248.9 km — deeper than the regional average (100.9 km)
Regional average: 100.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 251 km away
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 11 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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