Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 16 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 16 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan at Dec 27, 2023, 19:56 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 17 km (10 mi) NNW of Herat.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 27, 2023, 19:56 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.484, 62.120 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 24 km NNW of Herāt, Afghanistan | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 4.1 | 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.