Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
tkhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.9 Earthquake near 29 km NNE of Rustāq, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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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.
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Details
ID
c6d14a12a834a7ac7221aa56bfc0d79a5b00d88c
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-01 19:03:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.35140,
70.00350
Temperature
10.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
Of 149 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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