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M4.5 Depth: 224.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 13:15:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on May 28, 2025 at 13:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 224 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
224.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 13:15:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.59000, 70.29000
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 224 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 224 km
Intermediate
224 km
224 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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