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M4.8 Depth: 190.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Jokham, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 04:08:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 04:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Jokham, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). At around 190 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
190.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 04:08:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
Jokham
County
wlswaly ymgan
Village
Jokham
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.58000, 70.97000
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 190 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 190 km
Intermediate
190 km
190 km — deeper than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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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