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M4.2 Depth: 111.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 71 km SE of Farkhār, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-06-17 16:49:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 71 km SE of Farkhār, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on June 17, 2025 at 16:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
111.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-17 16:49:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.10510, 70.40200
Temperature
-0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.4 km
Intermediate
111.4 km
111.4 km — close to the regional average (96.3 km)
Regional average: 96.3 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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