Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
tkhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.6 Earthquake near 15 km NE of Ārt Khwājah, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 15 km NE of Ārt Khwājah, Afghanistan (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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
7f89c90e30bf4dcb35c2cd53fa976701db021ffd
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 18:41:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.19570,
69.58010
Temperature
20.5°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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