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M4.4 Depth: 150.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Eskan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 23:54:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Eskan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). At around 150 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
150.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 23:54:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
Eskan
County
wlswaly jrm
Village
Eskan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.66000, 70.83000
Temperature
2.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150 km
Intermediate
150 km
150 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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