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M4.3 Earthquake near Yamgan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-10-13 12:12:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 13, 2026 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Yamgan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 189 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
341742d68b42cabd7d8a9baa1aef3c3ceb85b877
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
188.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 12:12:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Yamgan
County
Yamgan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.53850, 70.87910
Temperature
6.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 188.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 188.8 km
Intermediate
188.8 km
188.8 km — deeper than the regional average (103.1 km)
Regional average: 103.1 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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