M4.4 earthquake — 24 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 24 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan on Aug 31, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 44.2 km |
| Coordinates | 34.626, 70.573 |
| Time | Aug 31, 22:01 UTC |
| Location | 24 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000td7u |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 108 km | Sep 2, 01:47 UTC | 24 km NW of Ḩukūmatī Azrah, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 206 km | Sep 1, 18:51 UTC | 33 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.3 | 207 km | Sep 3, 21:58 UTC | 39 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.2 | 208 km | Aug 29, 19:53 UTC | 42 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.2 | 213 km | Aug 30, 04:06 UTC | 31 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 217 km | Aug 29, 10:38 UTC | 33 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.