M4.3 Depth: 122.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 44 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 06:14:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 44 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on January 1, 2026 at 06:14 UTC. At around 122 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
122.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 06:14:01 UTC
Local time
Country
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.14360, 71.19020
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.3 km
Intermediate
122.3 km
122.3 km — deeper than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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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