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M4.1 Earthquake near Ashnam, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 04:57:34 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Ashnam, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan) on May 30, 2026 at 04:57 UTC. At around 195 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
788c4cbc4a45f0248d70599a184c4c2fa7c09492
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
195.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 04:57:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
Ashnam
County
wlswaly ymgan
Village
Ashnam
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.61000, 70.80000
Temperature
18.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 195 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 195 km
Intermediate
195 km
195 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

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Context for this earthquake

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

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