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M4.7 Depth: 157.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near wlswaly jrm, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 23:54:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near wlswaly jrm, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). At around 157 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.7
Depth
157.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 23:54:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly jrm
County
wlswaly jrm
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.59000, 71.06000
Temperature
2.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157 km
Intermediate
157 km
157 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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