M4.7 Earthquake 35 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan — May 10, 2025
2025-05-10 05:08:00 UTC (2025-05-10) · approx. 10:08 AM UTC+5 local
Aftershock of the M5.2 mainshock.
On May 10, 2025 at 05:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 35 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan, at a depth of 229.5 km and coordinates 36.6215°, 71.1398°. This earthquake was detected by 130 seismic stations with excellent 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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred 3 days ago 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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 4.7 earthquake near Ashkāsham, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 35 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan on May 10, 2025 at 05:08 UTC had a depth of 229.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 36.6215°, 71.1398°, which is 35 km W of Ashkāsham, 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.2 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.7 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred earlier 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pydu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 10, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 35 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan — May 10, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pydu/