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M4.4 Earthquake near nwrgl wlswalay, kwnr wlayt (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 13:35:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near nwrgl wlswalay, kwnr wlayt (Afghanistan) on January 6, 2026 at 13:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
2797a1449fa8d6e6fef40cdbbcdbfd9352d4acfd
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
79.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 13:35:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
kwnr wlayt
City
nwrgl wlswalay
County
nwrgl wlswalay
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.78330, 70.76940
Temperature
-1.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.7 km
Intermediate
79.7 km
79.7 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries

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