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M4.2 Depth: 202.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near wlswaly tyshkan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 21:13:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 21:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near wlswaly tyshkan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
202.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 21:13:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly tyshkan
County
wlswaly tyshkan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.67540, 70.35040
Temperature
-5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 202.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 202.1 km
Intermediate
202.1 km
202.1 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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