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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Dashti Oshnigan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 03:15:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Dashti Oshnigan, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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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.

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