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M4.2 Earthquake near wlswaly khwlm, wlayt blkh (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 03:18:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near wlswaly khwlm, wlayt blkh (Afghanistan) on January 12, 2026 at 03:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
3859bf01ac7a877089ca07fafb712bee9024f9f4
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 03:18:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt blkh
City
wlswaly khwlm
County
wlswaly khwlm
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.60390, 68.16330
Temperature
11.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (103.1 km)
Regional average: 103.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries

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