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M4.5 Depth: 93.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Zebak, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 02:24:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Zebak, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.7 km
Intermediate
93.7 km
93.7 km — close to the regional average (95.9 km)
Regional average: 95.9 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 224 km away

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