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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 12 km SE of Talas, Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyzstan)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 01:27:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 12 km SE of Talas, Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyzstan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 01:27:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Kyrgyzstan
City
Talas oblusu
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.43290, 72.32910
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (10.6 km)
Regional average: 10.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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