M4.7 Earthquake 10 km N of Bāsawul, Afghanistan — October 16, 2025
2025-10-16 23:53:36 UTC (2025-10-16) · approx. 4:53 AM UTC+5 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On October 16, 2025 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 10 km N of Bāsawul, Afghanistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.3423°, 70.8571°. This earthquake was detected by 61 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Afghanistan, a region characterized by the Hindu Kush deep seismic zone, where remnant subducted lithosphere produces intermediate-depth earthquakes at 150-300 km. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
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Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
70.8571°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Bāsawul, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 10 km N of Bāsawul, Afghanistan on October 16, 2025 at 23:53 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.3423°, 70.8571°, which is 10 km N of Bāsawul, Afghanistan. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Afghanistan had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Afghanistan was the M7.5 Hindu Kush earthquake of October 26, 2015. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rhpc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 16, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 10 km N of Bāsawul, Afghanistan — October 16, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rhpc/