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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Wakhan District, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 12:51:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Wakhan District, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on May 24, 2026 at 12:51 UTC. 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.

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Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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.

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