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M4.1 Depth: 210.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yamgan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 10:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Yamgan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on August 29, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 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

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
210.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 10:39:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Yamgan
County
Yamgan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.56550, 70.88100
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 210.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 210.6 km
Intermediate
210.6 km
210.6 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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