M4.2 earthquake — 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Oct 28, 2026 at 12:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 214 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 213.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.543, 71.215 |
| Time | Oct 28, 12:33 UTC |
| Location | 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttnr |
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 | 14 km | Oct 27, 15:57 UTC | 32 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M5.2 | 32 km | Oct 25, 17:44 UTC | 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.6 | 123 km | Oct 27, 14:09 UTC | 41 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.5 | 234 km | Oct 26, 18:07 UTC | 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.