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M4.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near WESTERN AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 09:20:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan) on June 16, 2025 at 09:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 09:20:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt hrat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.68000, 61.98000
Temperature
34.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (96.3 km)
Regional average: 96.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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