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M4.5 Depth: 170.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 08:19:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan) on September 7, 2025 at 08:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 170 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
170.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 08:19:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.20000, 70.71000
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 170 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 170 km
Intermediate
170 km
170 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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