M4.5 Earthquake 32 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan — June 25, 2023
2023-06-25 15:49:58 UTC (2023-06-25) · approx. 8:49 PM UTC+5 local
On June 25, 2023 at 15:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 32 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan, at a depth of 14.8 km and coordinates 34.4490°, 69.5154°. This earthquake was detected by 32 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — 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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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Kabul, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 32 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan on June 25, 2023 at 15:49 UTC had a depth of 14.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.4490°, 69.5154°, which is 32 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 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 4.5 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kb05). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 25, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 32 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan — June 25, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kb05/