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M4.9 Depth: 105.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 21:39:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan) on November 20, 2025 at 21:39 UTC. At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 21:39:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.21000, 71.39000
Temperature
-8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 km — close to the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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