Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 47.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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M4.6 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On May 31, 2025 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
39d7f2a316f0a81b94849993e7411d209dc364ff
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
47.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 20:20:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.85000,
69.19000
Temperature
15.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47 km
47 km — shallower than the regional average (100.9 km)
Regional average: 100.9 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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