Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 221.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Badakhshan Province · Shafchan
Country overviewAfghanistan · Badakhshan Province
M4.6 Earthquake near Shafchan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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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.
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Details
ID
95dd8f5a1f6da6d60580dfb092ad0a8ed63d76ce
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
221.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 17:54:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Shafchan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.71320,
70.87420
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
221.8 km
221.8 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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