Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
wlayt bdkhshan
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.4 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan) on October 17, 2025 at 13:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
68f35528882aa1cf4f1ed9903b94ae610bca8bfb
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 13:23:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90000,
72.78000
Temperature
-5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
Of 149 other entries for this area and period, 80 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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