Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 174.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Badakhshan Province · Rood
Country overviewAfghanistan · Badakhshan Province
M4.6 Earthquake near Rood, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On October 22, 2026 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Rood, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 175 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
2afa601368e1b7f25eb717560521d5549b7cf85c
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
174.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 10:07:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Rood
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.67700,
71.39960
Temperature
-1.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
174.5 km
174.5 km — deeper than the regional average (103.5 km)
Regional average: 103.5 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 242 km away
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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