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M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southeastern Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 10:50:37 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 10:50:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
nngrhar wlayt
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.53000, 70.66000
Temperature
32.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (89.4 km)
Regional average: 89.4 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

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