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M4.8 Depth: 125.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-03 03:00:51 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 km
125 km — deeper than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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

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