Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 28 km S of Tagāb, Afghanistan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 28 km S of Tagāb, Afghanistan at Aug 21, 2026, 21:54 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 46 km (29 mi) E of Kabul.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 21, 2026, 21:54 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.601, 69.667 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 20 km WNW of Ḩukūmatī Azrah, Afghanistan | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 25 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km E of Jalālābād, Afghanistan | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.