Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
khybr pkhtwnkhwa
Country overviewPakistan
M4.9 Earthquake near 63 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan (Pakistan)
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About this earthquake
On October 21, 2025 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 63 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan (Pakistan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
d6e983487219fa9ef67dacf131aaee4c0b901ef0
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 05:59:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
khybr pkhtwnkhwa
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.77340,
72.99770
Temperature
-3.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 81 Catalogue entries
Of 80 other entries for this area and period, 18 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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