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M4.3 Depth: 187.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 23:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
187.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 23:28:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.51260, 70.83930
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 187.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 187.5 km
Intermediate
187.5 km
187.5 km — deeper than the regional average (95.9 km)
Regional average: 95.9 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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