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M4.4 Depth: 132.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Khost wa Fereng, Baghlan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:44:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 23:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Khost wa Fereng, Baghlan Province (Afghanistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. 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. Afghanistan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132 km
Intermediate
132 km
132 km — deeper than the regional average (96.5 km)
Regional average: 96.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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