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M4.2 Depth: 126.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 43 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 22:50:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 43 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on October 19, 2025 at 22:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. 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
M4.2
Depth
126.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 22:50:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.31160, 69.50360
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.9 km
Intermediate
126.9 km
126.9 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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