Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 44.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
wlayt bghlan · Shahre Setaragan
Country overviewAfghanistan · wlayt bghlan
M4.3 Earthquake near Shahre Setaragan, wlayt bghlan (Afghanistan)
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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
ID
47ce505b611dfa30da8c98b39c516b82fe1ae513
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 12:30:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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
Depth profile
Shallow
44 km
44 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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