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M4.0 Depth: 158.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 11:49:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
158.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 11:49:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.49000, 71.09000
Temperature
-1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158 km
Intermediate
158 km
158 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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