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M4.8 Depth: 63.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 23:09:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on November 25, 2025 at 23:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 23:09:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.27000, 69.27000
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 km
63 km — shallower than the regional average (88.8 km)
Regional average: 88.8 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

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