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M4.5 Depth: 130.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near wlswaly jrm, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 15:38:39 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 15:38:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
wlswaly jrm
County
wlswaly jrm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.76000, 70.94000
Temperature
5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper 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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