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M3.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 06:30:46 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 06:30:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt hrat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.83000, 61.98000
Temperature
35.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (96.3 km)
Regional average: 96.3 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

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