Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
khybr pkhtwnkhwa · thsyl rstm
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M3.6 Earthquake near thsyl rstm, khybr pkhtwnkhwa (Pakistan)
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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
ID
b7a5b3ea6cb03617cb15b6462734344ab270b4fd
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 04:28:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
khybr pkhtwnkhwa
City
thsyl rstm
County
dlʿ mrdan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.34160,
72.14700
Temperature
22.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (28.4 km)
Regional average: 28.4 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
Pakistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 79 Catalogue entries
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