Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 130.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
wlayt bdkhshan · wlswaly jrm
Country overviewAfghanistan · wlayt bdkhshan
M4.5 Earthquake near wlswaly jrm, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near wlswaly jrm, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
948240d21f30e25fb892f0540c5143b5e3c88811
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 15:38:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly jrm
County
wlswaly jrm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.76000,
70.94000
Temperature
5.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
130 km
130 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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