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M3.9 Depth: 137.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-21 08:38:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region on April 21, 2026 at 08:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
137.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 08:38:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.33000, 71.59000
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137 km
Intermediate
137 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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