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M4.4 Depth: 212.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:51:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on September 1, 2026 at 18:51 UTC. At around 213 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
212.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 18:51:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Tagab
County
Tagab
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.45870, 70.20480
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212.6 km
Intermediate
212.6 km
212.6 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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 284 km away

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