M4.1 earthquake — 35 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan

An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 35 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan on Sep 14, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 217 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 217.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.461, 70.231 |
| Time | Sep 14, 19:48 UTC |
| Location | 35 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000thgc |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 57 km | Sep 18, 12:07 UTC | 34 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 136 km | Sep 18, 01:29 UTC | 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.7 | 257 km | Sep 21, 10:48 UTC | 95 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.4 | 279 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.