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M4.7 Depth: 108.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 45 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-08-16 17:35:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2025 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 45 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan (Afghanistan). At around 108 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
108.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-16 17:35:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.11190, 71.34270
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.3 km
Intermediate
108.3 km
108.3 km — close to the regional average (95.2 km)
Regional average: 95.2 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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