Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 212.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
wlayt bdkhshan
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.3 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2025 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan). At around 212 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
ID
8961423d12c8784f325c339d3ea2c358e6dfc55a
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
212.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 06:13:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.58000,
70.97000
Temperature
16.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
212 km
212 km — deeper than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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