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Afghanistan · Baghlan Province

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

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:44:47 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
120.0 km
Source
EMSC

Baghlan Province · Khwaja Hijran

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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.

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Details

ID
4279d5467dcab9e4c97fce180a116a32a82c4c6d
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
120.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 23:44:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Baghlan Province
City
Khwaja Hijran
County
Khwaja Hijran
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.94000, 69.33000
Temperature
19.6°C

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 — close to the regional average (100.5 km)
Regional average: 100.5 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 152 Catalogue entries

Of 151 other entries for this area and period, 83 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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