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M4.0 Depth: 157.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 01:53:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). At around 158 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
157.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 01:53:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.46100, 71.11910
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157.6 km
Intermediate
157.6 km
157.6 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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