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M4.2 Depth: 167.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 04:58:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Tajikistan) on October 2, 2025 at 04:58 UTC. At around 167 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
167.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 04:58:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tajikistan
City
Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.43000, 71.92000
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 167 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 167 km
Intermediate
167 km
167 km — deeper than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 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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