M4.2 earthquake — 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan on Oct 15, 2026 at 09:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 63 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 63.3 km |
| Coordinates | 37.366, 70.012 |
| Time | Oct 15, 09:51 UTC |
| Location | 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2fx |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 46 km | Oct 19, 06:30 UTC | 36 km ESE of Kŭlob, Tajikistan |
| M4.9 | 284 km | Oct 19, 15:35 UTC | 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.