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M4.4 Depth: 214.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 35 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 06:13:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 35 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. 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
M4.4
Depth
214.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 06:13:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.54970, 70.77160
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214.3 km
Intermediate
214.3 km
214.3 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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