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M4.9 Depth: 238.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 18:14:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan). At around 238 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
238.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 18:14:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.53000, 71.22000
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 238 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 238 km
Intermediate
238 km
238 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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