Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 115.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Badakhshan Province · Ishkashim
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M4.6 Earthquake near Ishkashim, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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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.
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Details
ID
bfd4761914194a8d83036f51c6ad78a686270c39
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
115.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 19:36:58 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.58900,
71.60900
Temperature
-1.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
115.9 km
115.9 km — close to 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 226 km away
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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