Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
khybr pkhtwnkhwa
Country overviewPakistan
M4.9 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Pakistan)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2025 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Pakistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
11496d503df28e7dec42427410eadf77663c2fd0
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 13:59:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
khybr pkhtwnkhwa
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.53000,
72.72000
Temperature
6.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
Pakistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 81 Catalogue entries
Of 80 other entries for this area and period, 18 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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