Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 42.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
kwnړ wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.5 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)
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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.
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Details
ID
4dde39634f6baa9926e96e3c038cfa8e28734230
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 05:01:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
kwnړ wlayt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.64810,
70.71020
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42 km
42 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
Felt reports
9felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Sep 1, 2025, 9:45 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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