Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
nngrhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.7 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2025 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d3f53984cf7a94c4e962ae943e4d00fffe85714a
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 23:53:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
nngrhar wlayt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.31000,
70.79000
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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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