Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 20 km from Ishqoshim, Afghanistan

USGS · updated Oct 22, 2026, 10:24 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 22, 2026, 2:37 PM (GMT+4:30) 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at a depth of 175 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 36.68°, 71.40° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 175
Local time: Oct 22, 2026, 2:37 PM (GMT+4:30)
UTC time: 2026-10-22 10:07
Coordinates: 36.677, 71.400

Updates

M 4.6 - 11 km W of Ashkāsham, AfghanistanOct 22, 2026, 10:24 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.