4.2
Earthquake Details: 28 km S of Tagāb, Afghanistan
Aug 21, 2026, 21:54:47
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Sep 14, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on Aug 21, 2026 at 21:54:47. Epicenter: 28 km S of Tagāb, Afghanistan. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 22, 2026, 02:24:47 GMT+4:30
- UTC
- Aug 21, 2026, 21:54:47 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmb 4.2
us6000tmnw
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Sep 14, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance271
Latitude34.6012
Longitude69.6674
Event IDus6000tmnw
Magnitude4.2
Updated:Sep 14, 2026, 01:24:15 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 14, 2026, 01:24 UTC.
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- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).