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M4.2 Depth: 110.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-13 23:11:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on August 13, 2026 at 23:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
110.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 23:11:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Wurduj
County
Wurduj
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.98070, 71.04890
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.3 km
Intermediate
110.3 km
110.3 km — close to the regional average (96.8 km)
Regional average: 96.8 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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