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M5.0 Depth: 123.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-27 13:27:09 UTC Local time: —

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 (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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