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M4.3 Depth: 209.9 km

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

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

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

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

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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 (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

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