Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 12 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 12 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at Sep 30, 2026, 07:39 UTC, at a depth of 175 km. The epicentre was 19 km (12 mi) W of Ishqoshim.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 30, 2026, 07:39 UTC |
| Depth | 174.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.714, 71.404 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.1 | 55 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 211 km | |
| 4.6 | 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 4 km / 3 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.3 | 36 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 189 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.1 | 29 km ESE of Jurm, Afghanistan | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.4 | 50 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.3 | 17 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 204 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 5.0 | 28 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 236 km | |
| 4.1 | 37 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 101 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.