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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Jurm, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 17:53:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Jurm, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Afghanistan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 17:53:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Jurm
County
Jurm
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.57000, 71.13000
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (89 km)
Regional average: 89 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 242 km away

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