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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 16 km NNW of Nahrīn, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 06:22:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 16 km NNW of Nahrīn, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on July 17, 2025 at 06:22 UTC. 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 06:22:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bghlan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.20570, 69.08130
Temperature
33.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (95.9 km)
Regional average: 95.9 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

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