M4.6 earthquake — 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Oct 22, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 175 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 174.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.677, 71.400 |
| Time | Oct 22, 10:07 UTC |
| Location | 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u42e |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 164 km | Oct 19, 06:30 UTC | 36 km ESE of Kŭlob, Tajikistan |
| M4.9 | 204 km | Oct 19, 15:35 UTC | 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.