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M4.9 Depth: 100.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:49:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:49:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.24000, 70.70000
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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