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M4.8 Depth: 257.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Yamgan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 05:19:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Yamgan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 257 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 257 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 257 km
Intermediate
257 km
257 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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