Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081704 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-07 06:41:02 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-07 02:11:02 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 07:32:26 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Depth | 14 km |
| Class | Strong |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 7 |
| Possible effects | People have difficulty standing. Drivers feel their cars shaking. Some furniture breaks. Loose bricks fall from buildings. Damage is slight to moderate in well-built buildings; considerable in poorly built buildings. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Administration area | Herat |
| Nearest settlement | Zindah Jan |
| Distance | 35 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underground quake |