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M4.6 Depth: 47.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 20:20:37 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
47.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 20:20:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.85000, 69.19000
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47 km
Shallow
47 km
47 km — shallower than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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