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M4.3 Depth: 212.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 06:13:17 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
212.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 06:13:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.58000, 70.97000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212 km
Intermediate
212 km
212 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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