Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
wlayt bghlan · wlswaly khwst w frng
Country overviewAfghanistan · wlayt bghlan
M4.4 Earthquake near wlswaly khwst w frng, wlayt bghlan (Afghanistan)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near wlswaly khwst w frng, wlayt bghlan (Afghanistan) on May 5, 2026 at 18:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
8224d3edfff9b407fffc9545d7de7ab63e97ff9a
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 18:23:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
wlayt bghlan
City
wlswaly khwst w frng
County
wlswaly khwst w frng
Source
isc
Coordinates
35.86800,
69.44800
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Afghanistan
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Afghanistan
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
581
Country (24h)
Afghanistan
0
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time
No recent events available.