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M3.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near WESTERN AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-06-05 23:24:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2025 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near WESTERN AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-05 23:24:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt hrat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.62000, 61.88000
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (96.3 km)
Regional average: 96.3 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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