M4.0 earthquake — 81 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 81 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan on Sep 7, 2026 at 00:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 158 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 | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 158.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.087, 70.546 |
| Time | Sep 7, 00:06 UTC |
| Location | 81 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tesb |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 49 km | Sep 3, 21:58 UTC | 39 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 86 km | Sep 9, 18:02 UTC | 29 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.