Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
wlayt daykndy · wlswaly nyly
Country overviewAfghanistan · wlayt daykndy
M4.5 Earthquake near wlswaly nyly, wlayt daykndy (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On January 18, 2026 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near wlswaly nyly, wlayt daykndy (Afghanistan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
0719082d31def9a5dc7086232a40951fb271dbdc
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 01:36:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
wlayt daykndy
City
wlswaly nyly
County
wlswaly nyly
Source
gfz
Coordinates
33.86000,
66.07000
Temperature
-8.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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