M4.5 earthquake — 26 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 26 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Aug 26, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 94 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 | 93.7 km |
| Coordinates | 36.489, 71.363 |
| Time | Aug 26, 02:24 UTC |
| Location | 26 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 | 25 km | Aug 22, 22:14 UTC | 17 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 191 km | Aug 19, 08:34 UTC | 97 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.9 | 240 km | Aug 25, 01:18 UTC | 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 259 km | Aug 21, 21:54 UTC | 26 km S of Tagāb, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 275 km | Aug 25, 22:00 UTC | 56 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan |
| 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.