5.6
Earthquake Details: 40 km WSW of Asadābād, Afghanistan
Sep 4, 2025, 16:56:26
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred near 40 km WSW of Asadābād, Afghanistan on Sep 4, 2025 at 16:56:26. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 16.505 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth16.505 km
Significance2066
Latitude34.6972
Longitude70.7580
Event IDus7000qtst
Magnitude5.6
Updated:Nov 30, 2025, 23:39:55 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 4, 2025, 21:26:26 GMT+4:30
- UTC
- Sep 4, 2025, 16:56:26 UTC
16.505 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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