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M4.7 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 14:04:42 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 14:04:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
City
tkhar wlayt
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.25000, 69.95000
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 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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