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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 29 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-11-01 19:03:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 29 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on November 1, 2025 at 19:03 UTC. 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-01 19:03:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.35140, 70.00350
Temperature
10.8°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 (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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

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