Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 33.9 km
- Source
- USGS
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Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.6 Earthquake near 31 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On December 6, 2025 at 13:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 31 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
26222728e4cb3b6ba4a75db449ed04608c4469ce
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
33.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 13:07:38 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.08950,
68.42170
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.9 km
33.9 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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