M4.5 Depth: 204.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Tishkan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 11:33:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 11:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Tishkan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 204 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

204.5 km

UTC time

2026-06-29 11:33:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Afghanistan

State

Badakhshan Province

City

Tishkan

County

Tishkan

Source

usgs

Coordinates

36.56250, 70.57880

Temperature

13.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

204.5 km

204.5 km — deeper than the regional average (95.1 km)

Regional average: 95.1 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 269 km away

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