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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 05:10:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan) on September 4, 2025 at 05:10 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

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 05:10:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
nngrhar wlayt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.47790, 70.67210
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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

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