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M4.9 Depth: 101.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:49:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan. At around 101 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
101.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:49:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.11000, 70.64000
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101 km
Intermediate
101 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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