Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 177.0 km
- Source
- ISC
wlayt bdkhshan · zebak wlswalay
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M4.5 Earthquake near zebak wlswalay, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On January 13, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near zebak wlswalay, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
a9daf42cb8558313bb7ccf6158660ada24bf5c87
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
177.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 08:40:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
zebak wlswalay
County
zebak wlswalay
Source
isc
Coordinates
36.55000,
71.53000
Temperature
-0.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
177 km
177 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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