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M4.5 Depth: 42.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 05:01:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 05:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 05:01:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
kwnړ wlayt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.64810, 70.71020
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 km — shallower than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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