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M4.6 Depth: 196.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-18 03:16:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region. At around 196 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
196.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 03:16:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.64000, 71.08000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 196 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 196 km
Intermediate
196 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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