Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
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Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.2 Earthquake near 18 km WNW of Shinpokh, Pakistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 18 km WNW of Shinpokh, Pakistan (Afghanistan) on September 2, 2025 at 15:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
e6e2124455cd0953b9a48df99d7f01206402d9b3
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 15:08:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
nngrhar wlayt
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.38250,
70.98920
Temperature
22.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.9 km)
Regional average: 100.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 151 Catalogue entries
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