M4.2 Earthquake 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan — October 28, 2026
2026-10-28 12:33:30 UTC (23 hours ago) · approx. 5:33 PM UTC+5 local
On October 28, 2026 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan, at a depth of 213.5 km and coordinates 36.5429°, 71.2151°.
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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred 3 days ago 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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71.2151°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on October 28, 2026 at 12:33 UTC had a depth of 213.5 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.2 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.2 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred earlier 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ttnr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 28, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan — October 28, 2026. Retrieved October 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ttnr/