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M4.4 Depth: 120.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Khwaja Hijran, Baghlan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:44:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 23:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Khwaja Hijran, Baghlan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Afghanistan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120 km
Intermediate
120 km
120 km — deeper than the regional average (96.5 km)
Regional average: 96.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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