Reported by USGS today.
It is one of only 4 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 10 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 29 August 2026.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 33 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan
USGS recorded magnitude 4.4 at a depth of 213 km.
Nearby, since 10 May 2026
- August 29, 2026 · score 2 · 10.7 km
- May 10, 2026 · score 1 · 13.2 km
- June 2, 2026 · score 6 · 20.7 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including USGS.
Our own score for this event is 4 out of 100, at 68 % 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) | 4 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 68% |
| Coordinates | 36.4587, 70.2048 |
| Nearest City | Taloqan (68 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T18:51:06.927Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tdf1 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.4 |
| Depth | 212.6 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Sig | 298 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.4 |
| Emsc Depth | -210 |
| Emsc MagType | mb |
| Emsc Region | HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN |
| Emsc Auth | GSRAS |
| Emsc SourceId | 2054209 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"emsc_20260901_0000280","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":26.400000000000002,"timestamp":1788288668900,"latitude":36.68,"longitude":70.38}] |
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.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 4/100, 33 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan (Afghanistan), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.