M4.5 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near wlswaly khwst w frng, wlayt bghlan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 03:41:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near wlswaly khwst w frng, wlayt bghlan (Afghanistan) on April 30, 2026 at 03:41 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 03:41:24 UTC
Local time
Country
State
wlayt bghlan
City
wlswaly khwst w frng
County
wlswaly khwst w frng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.91000, 69.77000
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower 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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