Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake 40 km from Ishqoshim, Afghanistan

USGS · updated Oct 27, 2026, 18:17 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 27, 2026, 8:27 PM (GMT+4:30) 32 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at a depth of 124 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 36.45°, 71.32° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 124
Local time: Oct 27, 2026, 8:27 PM (GMT+4:30)
UTC time: 2026-10-27 15:57
Coordinates: 36.450, 71.318

Updates

M 4.4 - 32 km SW of Ashkāsham, AfghanistanOct 27, 2026, 18:17 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:11 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.