M4.5 earthquake — 35 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 35 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan on Aug 7, 2026 at 14:55 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.833, 72.686 |
| Time | Aug 7, 14:55 UTC |
| Location | 35 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tiyy |
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 | 125 km | Aug 19, 08:34 UTC | 97 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M5.3 | 175 km | Aug 18, 19:51 UTC | 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.