M4.2 earthquake — 23 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 23 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan on Aug 13, 2026 at 23:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 110 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 | 110.3 km |
| Coordinates | 36.981, 71.049 |
| Time | Aug 13, 23:11 UTC |
| Location | 23 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkkb |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 39 km | Aug 12, 00:26 UTC | 30 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M5.3 | 54 km | Aug 18, 19:51 UTC | 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.2 | 197 km | Aug 17, 01:01 UTC | 24 km ESE of Norak, Tajikistan |
| M4.3 | 286 km | Aug 13, 04:24 UTC | 70 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan |
| M5.1 | 295 km | Aug 13, 00:35 UTC | 59 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.