M4.5 earthquake — 24 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 24 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Aug 26, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 99 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 | 99.4 km |
| Coordinates | 36.530, 71.335 |
| Time | Aug 26, 02:24 UTC |
| Location | 24 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tbw6 |
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 | 12 km | Sep 9, 18:02 UTC | 29 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.0 | 85 km | Sep 7, 00:06 UTC | 81 km SE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.6 | 280 km | Sep 9, 20:17 UTC | 24 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.