Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 77.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
kwnr wlayt · pech drh wlswalay
Country overviewAfghanistan · kwnr wlayt
M4.5 Earthquake near pech drh wlswalay, kwnr wlayt (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On January 6, 2026 at 13:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near pech drh wlswalay, kwnr wlayt (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
592fee055e87a7e45a4b2e2aa9ab126dbf50d7db
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
77.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 13:35:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
kwnr wlayt
City
pech drh wlswalay
County
pech drh wlswalay
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.83000,
70.89000
Temperature
-1.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
77 km
77 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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