Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
nngrhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.6 Earthquake near 25 km NE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2025 at 00:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 25 km NE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan (Afghanistan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
4644302e6aac39492add7ab62ae1e62b7b7a57bc
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 00:01:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
nngrhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.58070,
70.66160
Temperature
22.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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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