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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near thsyl rstm, khybr pkhtwnkhwa (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 04:28:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 04:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near thsyl rstm, khybr pkhtwnkhwa (Pakistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 04:28:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Pakistan
State
khybr pkhtwnkhwa
City
thsyl rstm
County
dlʿ mrdan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.34160, 72.14700
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.3 km)
Regional average: 24.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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