Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 44.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Nangarhar Province · Amlah
Country overviewAfghanistan · Nangarhar Province
M4.4 Earthquake near Amlah, Nangarhar Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On August 31, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Amlah, Nangarhar Province (Afghanistan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
11037ecde5c008ffe0f61f18045b0475c857deb1
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
44.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 22:01:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Amlah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.62610,
70.57280
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44.2 km
44.2 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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