Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 171.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Badakhshan Province · Ishkashim
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M4.2 Earthquake near Ishkashim, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On September 30, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Ishkashim, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
6e7a9f4d6cea8a9583104264537f2fdcca295a42
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
171.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 07:39:03 UTC
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.73400,
71.41510
Temperature
3.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
171.4 km
171.4 km — deeper than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
Of 40 other entries for this area and period, 32 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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