M4.3 earthquake — 36 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 36 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan on Oct 13, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 189 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 188.8 km |
| Coordinates | 36.538, 70.879 |
| Time | Oct 13, 12:12 UTC |
| Location | 36 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u211 |
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 | 19 km | Oct 11, 07:07 UTC | 26 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 31 km | Oct 10, 23:11 UTC | 29 km ESE of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 40 km | Oct 9, 11:39 UTC | 50 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.7 | 281 km | Oct 13, 09:41 UTC | 9 km NE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.