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M4.2 Depth: 267.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 10:07:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on October 15, 2025 at 10:07 UTC. At around 267 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
267.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 10:07:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
wlayt bdkhshan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.93000, 70.65000
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 267 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 267 km
Intermediate
267 km
267 km — deeper than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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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