Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 37.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
tkhar wlayt
Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.7 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On October 29, 2025 at 14:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
fcc4aab5702e8181ecf3ae9249c249c22a9b9353
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 14:04:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.25000,
69.95000
Temperature
14.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 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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