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M4.6 Depth: 140.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near District Zebak, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 04:07:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near District Zebak, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on August 30, 2026 at 04:07 UTC. At around 140 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 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 223 km away

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