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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Khaniqa, Jowzjan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 06:07:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Khaniqa, Jowzjan Province (Afghanistan) on August 18, 2026 at 06:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 06:07:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Jowzjan Province
City
Khaniqa
County
Khaniqa
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
36.69000, 66.02000
Temperature
34.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (95.9 km)
Regional average: 95.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 605 km away

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