Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
tkhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.7 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan) on August 18, 2025 at 18:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
7137459befb543209e5e59e72787bc10af778001
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 18:41:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.05000,
69.75000
Temperature
20.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 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 · 151 Catalogue entries
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