M4.3 earthquake — 27 km S of Balkh, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 27 km S of Balkh, Afghanistan on Jul 31, 2026 at 09:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.508, 66.900 |
| Time | Jul 31, 09:44 UTC |
| Location | 27 km S of Balkh, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000th7i |
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 | 295 km | Jul 31, 20:26 UTC | 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.