M4.4 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near zېbak wlswalۍ, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 19:41:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near zېbak wlswalۍ, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan) on February 8, 2026 at 19:41 UTC. At around 70 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
M4.4
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 19:41:08 UTC
Local time
Country
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
zېbak wlswalۍ
County
zېbak wlswalۍ
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.33000, 71.48000

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Depth profile

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