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

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

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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.

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Details

ID
0eed14cfb10832c343dd8aa60140a71592fe17c4
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

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 (103 km)
Regional average: 103 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Badakhshan Province

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries

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