Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 17 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 17 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at Oct 5, 2026, 21:38 UTC, at a depth of 204 km. The epicentre was 24 km (15 mi) W of Ishqoshim.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2026, 21:38 UTC |
| Depth | 203.7 km |
| Coordinates | 36.717, 71.342 |
| 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 | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.1 | 55 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 211 km | |
| 4.6 | 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.3 | 36 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 189 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km SE of Jurm, Afghanistan | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.1 | 29 km ESE of Jurm, Afghanistan | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.4 | 50 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 197 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.