Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 201.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Badakhshan Province · Tagab
Country overviewAfghanistan · Badakhshan Province
M4.2 Earthquake near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 201 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
842c97cdd4d5101c3971abc25953068421f381ee
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
201.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 19:48:13 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.47420,
70.25840
Temperature
6.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
201 km
201 km — deeper than the regional average (100.5 km)
Regional average: 100.5 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
Of 38 other entries for this area and period, 31 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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