M4.5 earthquake — 15 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 15 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Jul 27, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 121 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 121.1 km |
| Coordinates | 36.555, 71.595 |
| Time | Jul 27, 17:47 UTC |
| Location | 15 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tg5f |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 92 km | Aug 7, 14:55 UTC | 23 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.