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M4.8 Depth: 157.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 11:24:42 UTC Local time: —

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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
157.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 11:24:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.52000, 70.88000
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157 km
Intermediate
157 km
157 km — deeper than the regional average (95.9 km)
Regional average: 95.9 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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