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M4.6 Depth: 221.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Shafchan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 17:54:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Shafchan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 222 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
221.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 17:54:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Shafchan
County
Jurm
Village
Shafchan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.71320, 70.87420
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221.8 km
Intermediate
221.8 km
221.8 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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