Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
kwnړ wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.8 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2025 at 02:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
860f15c6ed03a5efed04f412342d10325343bded
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 02:16:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
kwnړ wlayt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.71640,
70.74770
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.9 km)
Regional average: 100.9 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
Felt reports
13felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Sep 5, 2025, 4:59 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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