M4.5 Depth: 177.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near zېbak wlswalۍ, wlayt bdkhshan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 08:40:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near zېbak wlswalۍ, 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

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
177.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 08:40:23 UTC
Local time
Country
State
wlayt bdkhshan
City
zېbak wlswalۍ
County
zېbak wlswalۍ
Source
isc
Coordinates
36.55000, 71.53000
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 177 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 177 km
Intermediate
177 km
177 km — deeper than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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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