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M4.0 Earthquake near Jurm, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 10:18:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Jurm, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on July 21, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 209 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
da60112975221807fe49a5fc96f2354bf6195ec9
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
209.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 10:18:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Jurm
County
Jurm
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.75210, 70.91860
Temperature
25.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 209 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 209 km
Intermediate
209 km
209 km — deeper than the regional average (100.5 km)
Regional average: 100.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Badakhshan Province

Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 39 Catalogue entries

Of 38 other entries for this area and period, 38 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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