Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 174.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
wlayt bdkhshan · wlswaly ymgan
Country overviewAfghanistan · wlayt bdkhshan
M4.8 Earthquake near wlswaly ymgan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On January 22, 2026 at 15:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near wlswaly ymgan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 174 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
374c08d617d318ad124affa63532d1117740823c
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
174.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 15:30:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly ymgan
County
wlswaly ymgan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.44000,
70.91000
Temperature
-17.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
174 km
174 km — deeper 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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