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M4.6 Depth: 107.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 06:13:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan) on January 1, 2026 at 06:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
107.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 06:13:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.64000, 71.51000
Temperature
-3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107 km
Intermediate
107 km
107 km — close to the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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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