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M4.8 Depth: 174.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near wlswaly ymgan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 15:30:04 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
174.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 15:30:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly ymgan
County
wlswaly ymgan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.44000, 70.91000
Temperature
-17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 174 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 174 km
Intermediate
174 km
174 km — deeper than 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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