Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 202.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
wlayt bdkhshan · wlswaly tyshkan
Country overviewAfghanistan · wlayt bdkhshan
M4.2 Earthquake near wlswaly tyshkan, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)
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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
ID
8c23ca5e3d6b1b8764459e958989ce418c030d3a
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
202.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 21:13:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly tyshkan
County
wlswaly tyshkan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.67540,
70.35040
Temperature
-5.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
202.1 km
202.1 km — deeper than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Mar 21, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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