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Afghanistan · Badakhshan Province

M5.0 Earthquake near District Zebak, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 13:27:09 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
123.0 km
Source
USP

Badakhshan Province · District Zebak

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About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 13:27 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near District Zebak, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123 km
Intermediate
123 km
123 km — deeper than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Badakhshan Province

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries

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