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M4.4 Depth: 121.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Tay-e Pazhak, Baghlan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:44:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Tay-e Pazhak, Baghlan Province (Afghanistan) on July 21, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Afghanistan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
121.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 23:44:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Baghlan Province
City
Tay-e Pazhak
County
Dih Salah
Village
Tay-e Pazhak
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.69830, 69.33130
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121.9 km
Intermediate
121.9 km
121.9 km — deeper than the regional average (96.5 km)
Regional average: 96.5 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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