Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 125.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Badakhshan Province · Nawabad
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M4.8 Earthquake near Nawabad, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Nawabad, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan) on July 3, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5d91fd6687f6b5a6ef965bd76db3de251891d240
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
125.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 03:00:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Nawabad
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.56320,
71.36170
Temperature
2.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
125 km
125 km — deeper 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 232 km away
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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