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M4.4 Earthquake near tswkay wlswalay, kwnr wlayt (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 13:35:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near tswkay wlswalay, kwnr wlayt (Afghanistan) on January 6, 2026 at 13:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
70b6e054b0904a2a6d5903c14295f736a3babe7b
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 13:35:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
kwnr wlayt
City
tswkay wlswalay
County
tswkay wlswalay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.81610, 70.81820
Temperature
-1.9°C

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 (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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries

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