Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 116.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Badakhshan Province · Ishkashim
Country overviewAfghanistan · Badakhshan Province
M4.5 Earthquake near Ishkashim, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On July 27, 2026 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ishkashim, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
bd7e25d33331ba5352f36bc9fd9baebbb3bc7cbe
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
116.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 17:47:01 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.61010,
71.59130
Temperature
0.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
116.6 km
116.6 km — close to 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
Felt reports
6felt 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: Jul 27, 2026, 6:38 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 228 km away
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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