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M4.5 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 17:53:29 UTC Local time: —

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. Afghanistan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 17:53:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Wurduj
County
Wurduj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.80000, 71.19000
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower than the regional average (89 km)
Regional average: 89 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

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