M4.5 earthquake — 17 km NW of Fayzabad, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 17 km NW of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Oct 19, 2026 at 06:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.214, 70.420 |
| Time | Oct 19, 06:30 UTC |
| Location | 17 km NW of Fayzabad, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3b0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 255 km | Nov 9, 10:33 UTC | 76 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan |
| M4.3 | 278 km | Nov 8, 02:50 UTC | 76 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.