Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 120.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
tkhar wlayt · Seya Koh
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M4.4 Earthquake near Seya Koh, tkhar wlayt (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Seya Koh, tkhar wlayt (Afghanistan) on February 8, 2026 at 15:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c9dd46e5dc21f2606c620c590e06f1d54f668822
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
120.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 15:33:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
tkhar wlayt
City
Seya Koh
County
wlswaly wrsj
Village
Seya Koh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.12000,
70.32000
Temperature
-13.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
120 km
120 km — close to the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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