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M4.8 Depth: 81.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Chapa Dara, Kunar Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 12:29:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 12:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Chapa Dara, Kunar Province (Afghanistan). At around 81 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81 km
Intermediate
81 km
81 km — close to the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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