M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Qasemabad, Nangarhar Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 01:18:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Qasemabad, Nangarhar Province (Afghanistan) on August 25, 2026 at 01:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 01:18:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Afghanistan

State

Nangarhar Province

City

Qasemabad

County

Bihsud

Village

Qasemabad

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.46200, 70.46300

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (95.9 km)

Regional average: 95.9 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Yellow Local impact possible.

Estimated population exposed

IV 1'290'791

V 789'915

VI 116'331

≈ 116'331 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.2

Ground shaking

Strong · Intensity (MMI) VI

Strongly felt, light building damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 133 km away

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