Back to map
M4.6 Depth: 115.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-31 19:36:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Ishkashim, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.9 km
Intermediate
115.9 km
115.9 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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 226 km away

Historic earthquake map · Afghanistan

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Afghanistan

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share