Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
nngrhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.7 Earthquake near 15 km NNW of Bāsawul, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2025 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 15 km NNW of Bāsawul, Afghanistan (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
50f2616b95f80ede864b6887bc0dbc6144f2b9ef
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 23:53:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
nngrhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.38270,
70.83080
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.9 km)
Regional average: 100.9 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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