M4.5 Depth: 119.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kuran wa Munjan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 08:28:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Kuran wa Munjan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

119.4 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 08:28:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Afghanistan

State

Badakhshan Province

City

Kuran wa Munjan

County

Kuran wa Munjan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.29600, 70.92000

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119.4 km

119.4 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 227 km away

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