Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 105.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN
M4.2 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN on March 13, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
96c82d96a0865e45976eed3fc81fd23b258f285a
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 22:34:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.52000,
71.79000
Temperature
-16.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
105 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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