M4.5 earthquake — 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on Jul 27, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 117 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 116.6 km |
| Coordinates | 36.610, 71.591 |
| Time | Jul 27, 17:47 UTC |
| Location | 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tg5f |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 52 km | Jul 28, 06:57 UTC | 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.4 | 81 km | Jul 26, 06:48 UTC | 39 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.1 | 160 km | Jul 25, 16:56 UTC | 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 214 km | Jul 25, 18:54 UTC | 53 km S of Gahkuch, Pakistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.