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Afghanistan · Badakhshan Province

M4.3 Earthquake near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 21:58:46 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Tagab, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on September 3, 2026 at 21:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
d532d5159219770854bf54a4a7e1742f4dd5606c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
209.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 21:58:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Tagab
County
Tagab
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.46860, 70.27700
Temperature
8.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 209.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 209.9 km
Intermediate
209.9 km
209.9 km — deeper than 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

Felt reports

2felt 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: Sep 3, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Badakhshan Province

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries

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