Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
nngrhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.9 Earthquake near Southeastern Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Southeastern Afghanistan (Afghanistan) on September 23, 2025 at 10:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
f2ef5c0548f0f41b1c63dd25db2161a77bc2e2bb
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 10:50:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
nngrhar wlayt
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.53000,
70.66000
Temperature
32.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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