M4.4 earthquake — 17 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 17 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Aug 22, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 176 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 175.8 km |
| Coordinates | 36.710, 71.342 |
| Time | Aug 22, 22:14 UTC |
| Location | 17 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmuw |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 55 km | Aug 18, 19:51 UTC | 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 171 km | Aug 19, 08:34 UTC | 97 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.2 | 237 km | Aug 17, 01:01 UTC | 24 km ESE of Norak, Tajikistan |
| M4.1 | 278 km | Aug 21, 21:54 UTC | 26 km S of Tagāb, Afghanistan |
| M4.6 | 279 km | Aug 23, 10:04 UTC | 52 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.