M4.2 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan — October 15, 2026
2026-10-15 09:51:30 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 2:51 PM UTC+5 local
On October 15, 2026 at 09:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan, at a depth of 63.3 km and coordinates 37.3659°, 70.0122°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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70.0122°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Rustāq, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan on October 15, 2026 at 09:51 UTC had a depth of 63.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u2fx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 15, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan — October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u2fx/