M5.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 12:15:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 12:15 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Pakistan). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.5

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 12:15:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Pakistan

City

khybr pkhtwnkhwa

Source

gfz

Coordinates

36.63000, 72.76000

Temperature

0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — shallower than the regional average (27.2 km)

Regional average: 27.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Buni59.8 kmSW50'000

Gilgit160.1 kmSE216'760

Battagram218.4 kmS700'000

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3

First 24 hours5

First 72 hours11

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.62025-10-17 12:15:07 UTC7.4 kmPakistan [Land] M5.32025-10-17 12:15:11 UTC13.5 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region M4.42025-10-17 13:23:30 UTC30.1 kmHINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN M4.52025-10-18 10:51:02 UTC35.6 km69 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan M4.52025-10-18 10:51:05 UTC15.1 kmPAKISTAN M4.42025-10-19 05:42:01 UTC33.5 kmPAKISTAN M4.92025-10-19 13:59:34 UTC27.3 km52 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan M4.92025-10-19 13:59:35 UTC11.7 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region M4.92025-10-19 13:59:36 UTC30.7 kmHINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN M5.22025-10-19 13:59:37 UTC44.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Mardan (Monde) M4.42025-10-19 21:57:38 UTC26.6 kmPAKISTAN M4.92025-10-21 05:59:30 UTC23.4 kmPAKISTAN

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6

Earlier events M≥462

Earlier events M≥513

Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.82025-08-19 05:19:20 UTC121.1 km M5.72025-04-19 06:47:56 UTC148.3 km63 km SSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan M5.72025-04-19 06:47:55 UTC148.3 km63 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan M5.62025-10-17 12:15:04 UTC16.9 km43 km ESE of Khandud, Afghanistan M5.52025-04-19 06:47:53 UTC112.7 kmChitral Tehsil

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