Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 157.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
wlayt bdkhshan
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.8 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On July 29, 2025 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan). At around 157 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
75631a509926e22d4178aefb5db4d96c28bb5158
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
157.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 11:24:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.52000,
70.88000
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
157 km
157 km — deeper 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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