M4.2 earthquake — 11 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 11 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Sep 30, 2026 at 07:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 171 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 171.4 km |
| Coordinates | 36.734, 71.415 |
| Time | Sep 30, 07:39 UTC |
| Location | 11 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyil |
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 | 101 km | Sep 25, 05:35 UTC | 52 km NNW of Khandūd, Afghanistan |
| M5.2 | 246 km | Oct 1, 01:29 UTC | 7 km ESE of Baghlān, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.