Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
tkhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.5 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan) on October 29, 2025 at 09:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
0dd2a0ae0e3c4c17760b4cb6bd4b548f3e8339f2
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 09:13:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.38050,
69.69630
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
Of 149 other entries for this area and period, 62 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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