Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Badakhshan Province · Wakhan District
Country overviewAfghanistan · Badakhshan Province
M4.5 Earthquake near Wakhan District, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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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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Details
ID
473f174fc1cc4a8fcda00d15f6498e8fdd6d810e
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 12:51:45 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
37.14000,
73.72000
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (103.1 km)
Regional average: 103.1 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
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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