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M4.9 Depth: 212.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 40 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan

UTC time: 2025-03-27 08:28:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 40 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on March 27, 2025 at 08:28 UTC. At around 213 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.9
Depth
212.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-27 08:28:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.48870, 71.14680

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212.6 km
Intermediate
212.6 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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