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M4.0 Earthquake 21 km E of Jurm, AfghanistanJuly 4, 2025

2025-07-04 23:38:09 UTC (2025-07-04) · approx. 4:38 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time23:38 UTC4:38 AM UTC+5
Depth213.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates36.839°, 71.069°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 4, 2025 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 21 km E of Jurm, Afghanistan, at a depth of 213.3 km and coordinates 36.8387°, 71.0690°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.84°, 71.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
213.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
36.8387°N
71.0690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qas0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
156.0°
Min Station Distance
1.852°
RMS Residual
0.57 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-12 16:23:08 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 21 km E of Jurm, Afghanistan on July 4, 2025 at 23:38 UTC had a depth of 213.3 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qas0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 4, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 21 km E of Jurm, AfghanistanJuly 4, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qas0/