Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 226.0 km
- Source
- ISC
tkhar wlayt · wlswaly frkhar
Country overviewAfghanistan · tkhar wlayt
M4.2 Earthquake near wlswaly frkhar, tkhar wlayt (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On February 5, 2026 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near wlswaly frkhar, tkhar wlayt (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 226 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
a082cfeeb776daaca3ec5ea2739d8eb3262b912f
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
226.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 18:09:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
tkhar wlayt
City
wlswaly frkhar
County
wlswaly frkhar
Source
isc
Coordinates
36.51000,
70.05700
Temperature
-1.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
226 km
226 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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