Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Nangarhar Province · Anaro Tangay
Country overviewAfghanistan · Nangarhar Province
M4.8 Earthquake near Anaro Tangay, Nangarhar Province (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2025 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Anaro Tangay, Nangarhar Province (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
d39e4ca9632aec3df294226606174f0d4ec798aa
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 17:25:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Anaro Tangay
Source
usp
Coordinates
34.54452,
70.73962
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.9 km)
Regional average: 100.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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