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M4.3 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Shahre Setaragan, wlayt bghlan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 12:30:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Shahre Setaragan, wlayt bghlan (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 12:30:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bghlan
City
Shahre Setaragan
County
wlswaly talh w brfk
Village
Shahre Setaragan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.45000, 68.22000
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — shallower than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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

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