Reported by GFZ today.
No stronger detection stands among the 9 recorded within 20 km of this point since 13 March 2026 — 5 others scored the same. The last comparable one was on 30 August 2026.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region
GFZ recorded magnitude 4.6 at a depth of 116 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region.
Nearby, since 13 March 2026
- August 31, 2026 · score 5 · 0.0 km
- July 27, 2026 · score 5 · 2.8 km
- July 27, 2026 · score 5 · 9.7 km
How we know
One source: GFZ. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | 36.5890, 71.6090 |
| Nearest City | Ishqoshim (15 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-31T17:36:58.050Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026rbqo |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.61 |
| Depth | 115.9 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 5/100, near Ishqoshim (Tajikistan), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.