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Afghanistan · Badakhshan Province

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

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:51:08 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
210.0 km
Source
EMSC

Badakhshan Province · Tishkan

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About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Tishkan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
7f07a52a4cfc67371e366706e564ab984fb1af70
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
210.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 18:51:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Tishkan
County
Tishkan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.68000, 70.38000
Temperature
9.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 210 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 210 km
Intermediate
210 km
210 km — deeper than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Felt reports

2felt 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: Sep 1, 2026, 7:10 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Badakhshan Province

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries

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