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M4.3 Depth: 185.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 29 km NW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 13:03:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 13:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 29 km NW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
185.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 13:03:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.90630, 71.34560
Temperature
-11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185.4 km
Intermediate
185.4 km
185.4 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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