Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1553055 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-01-18 01:36:04 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-01-17 21:06:04 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-01-18 02:54:13 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 35 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Administration area | Wilāyat-e Dāykundī |
| Nearest settlement | Nili |
| Distance | 15 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underground quake |