M4.2 earthquake — 34 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 34 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan on Sep 18, 2026 at 12:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 179 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 | 179.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.555, 70.857 |
| Time | Sep 18, 12:07 UTC |
| Location | 34 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti97 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 57 km | Sep 14, 19:48 UTC | 35 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 85 km | Sep 18, 01:29 UTC | 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.7 | 209 km | Sep 21, 10:48 UTC | 95 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.4 | 243 km | Sep 14, 18:01 UTC | 87 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.