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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near wlswaly nyly, wlayt daykndy (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 01:36:00 UTC Local time: —

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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 01:36:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt daykndy
City
wlswaly nyly
County
wlswaly nyly
Source
gfz
Coordinates
33.86000, 66.07000
Temperature
-8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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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