Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 120.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
wlayt bdkhshan
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.7 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On May 15, 2025 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
4aa00dc42b7f1fa52d226009b05c8cc9f685d589
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
120.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 19:17:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.40000,
70.80000
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
120 km
120 km — deeper than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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