Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
wlayt hrat
Country overviewAfghanistan
M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan) on June 23, 2025 at 06:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
00cd84d4d89c052c762c0e6eb8c66c2c17ab768d
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 06:30:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
wlayt hrat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.83000,
61.98000
Temperature
35.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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