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M4.4 Depth: 180.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 13:03:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN (Afghanistan) on January 3, 2026 at 13:03 UTC. At around 180 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
180.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 13:03:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.59000, 71.39000
Temperature
-9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180 km
Intermediate
180 km
180 km — deeper than the regional average (95.1 km)
Regional average: 95.1 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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