Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1752794 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-09-18 12:07:38 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-09-18 07:37:38 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-09-18 12:33:43 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 179.5 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Administration area | Badakhshan |
| Nearest settlement | Jurm |
| Distance | 34 km |
| Course | S |
| Surface type | underground quake |