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M4.6 Depth: 33.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 31 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 13:07:38 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
33.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 13:07:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.08950, 68.42170
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.9 km
Shallow
33.9 km
33.9 km — shallower than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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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