Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 70.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Badakhshan Province · Wurduj
Country overviewAfghanistan · Badakhshan Province
M4.5 Earthquake near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On June 24, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6c9eec6c6847746d6a5c03e999da4162c2759bac
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 17:53:29 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.80000,
71.19000
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower 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 262 km away
Badakhshan Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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