M4.2 earthquake — 42 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 42 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan on Aug 29, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 208 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 | 208.1 km |
| Coordinates | 36.484, 70.320 |
| Time | Aug 29, 19:53 UTC |
| Location | 42 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcus |
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 | 51 km | Aug 29, 10:38 UTC | 33 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.5 | 93 km | Aug 26, 02:24 UTC | 26 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.9 | 225 km | Aug 25, 01:18 UTC | 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.