M4.1 Earthquake 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan — July 25, 2026
2026-07-25 16:56:10 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 9:56 PM UTC+5 local
On July 25, 2026 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan, at a depth of 126.3 km and coordinates 36.2386°, 69.8583°.
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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69.8583°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Farkhār, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan on July 25, 2026 at 16:56 UTC had a depth of 126.3 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: us7000t3bz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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