Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 175.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Badakhshan Province · Wurduj
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M4.4 Earthquake near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On August 22, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 176 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
5e22097052feb55c732f4d979c710c93a50d56a5
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
175.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 22:14:43 UTC
Local time
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Source
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Coordinates
36.70960,
71.34230
Temperature
-2.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
175.8 km
175.8 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
Felt reports
3felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 22, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 22, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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