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M4.2 Depth: 200.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 01:00:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 01:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
200.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 01:00:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.47990, 70.72400
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200.4 km
Intermediate
200.4 km
200.4 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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