4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 56 km N of P?r?n, AfghanistanAugust 25, 2022

2022-08-25 21:25:39 UTC (2022-08-25) · approx. 2:25 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time21:25 UTC2:25 AM UTC+5
Depth95.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates35.928°, 70.905°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 25, 2022 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 56 km N of P?r?n, Afghanistan, at a depth of 95.0 km and coordinates 35.9280°, 70.9051°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.93°, 70.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
95.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
35.9280°N
70.9051°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000i2fx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
60
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
1.224°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2022-11-01 15:14:11 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near P?r?n, Afghanistan?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 56 km N of P?r?n, Afghanistan on August 25, 2022 at 21:25 UTC had a depth of 95.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000i2fx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 25, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 56 km N of P?r?n, AfghanistanAugust 25, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000i2fx/