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M4.5 Depth: 116.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-27 17:47:01 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.6 km
Intermediate
116.6 km
116.6 km — deeper than the regional average (96.7 km)
Regional average: 96.7 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 228 km away

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