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M4.6 Depth: 218.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-08 06:02:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 8, 2026 at 06:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region. At around 218 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
218.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 06:02:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.64000, 71.32000
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 218 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 218 km
Intermediate
218 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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