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M4.1 Depth: 150.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 10:56:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 10:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). At around 150 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
150.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 10:56:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.58000, 69.50000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150 km
Intermediate
150 km
150 km — deeper than the regional average (96.3 km)
Regional average: 96.3 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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