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M4.6 Earthquake near Warsaj, Takhar Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-10-27 14:09:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Warsaj, Takhar Province (Afghanistan) on October 27, 2026 at 14:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
63dcff0cebd14305fff802696af944ff44e42937
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
106.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-27 14:09:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Takhar Province
City
Warsaj
County
Warsaj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.21800, 70.12500
Temperature
-1.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106.1 km
Intermediate
106.1 km
106.1 km — close to the regional average (104 km)
Regional average: 104 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 272 km away

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries

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