M4.1 Earthquake 54 km N of Khandūd, Afghanistan — May 22, 2025
2025-05-22 22:51:20 UTC (2025-05-22) · approx. 3:51 AM UTC+5 local
On May 22, 2025 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 54 km N of Khandūd, Afghanistan, at a depth of 188.3 km and coordinates 37.4414°, 72.2841°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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72.2841°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Khandūd, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 54 km N of Khandūd, Afghanistan on May 22, 2025 at 22:51 UTC had a depth of 188.3 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q0z5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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