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M4.5 Depth: 200.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN

UTC time: 2026-04-18 03:16:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN. At around 200 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
M4.5
Depth
200.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 03:16:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.62000, 70.95000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200 km
Intermediate
200 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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