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

UTC time: 2026-10-09 11:39:04 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 9, 2026 at 11:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 203 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
5a447ee4f4fb7537f7204fe685438f3d6838d1f7
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
203.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 11:39:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Tagab
County
Tagab
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.54530, 70.43210
Temperature
6.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 203.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 203.1 km
Intermediate
203.1 km
203.1 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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