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Afghanistan · Baghlan Province

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

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:44:46 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
132.0 km
Source
GFZ

Baghlan Province · Khost wa Fereng

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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.

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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 (100.5 km)
Regional average: 100.5 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 152 Catalogue entries

Of 151 other entries for this area and period, 83 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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