M4.3 Depth: 234.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near wlswaly tyshkan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 00:56:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 00:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near wlswaly tyshkan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). At around 234 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
234.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 00:56:57 UTC
Local time
Country
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly tyshkan
County
wlswaly tyshkan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.97220, 70.26020
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 234 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 234 km
Intermediate
234 km
234 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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