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M4.2 Earthquake near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 19:53:42 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on August 29, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 208 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
1507e585320645bf2966e6b3d9f50fdf322bcc97
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
208.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 19:53:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Tagab
County
Tagab
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.48420, 70.31990
Temperature
8.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 208.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 208.1 km
Intermediate
208.1 km
208.1 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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