M5.3 Depth: 56.2 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 17:00:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan) on January 8, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

56.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 17:00:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tajikistan

State

Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson

City

Noҳiai Murgob

County

Noҳiai Murgob

Source

usgs

Coordinates

37.38840, 74.56180

Temperature

-24.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56.2 km

56.2 km — shallower than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Karimabad118.4 kmS16'000

Gilgit164.9 kmS216'760

Kashgar262.4 kmNE506'640

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours7

First 24 hours7

First 72 hours7

Strongest subsequent eventM5.7

M5.32026-01-08 17:00:02 UTC32.5 kmNoҳiai Murgob M4.82026-01-08 19:08:36 UTC112.6 kmNoҳiai Murgob M4.62026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC138.5 kmmu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly M4.82026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC138.5 kmmu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly M4.92026-01-08 21:14:15 UTC116.4 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.22026-01-08 21:14:16 UTC129.2 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.32026-01-08 21:14:17 UTC148.5 kmNoҳiai Murgob M4.12026-01-13 11:51:19 UTC3.0 kmwlswaly wakhan M5.62026-01-19 06:21:09 UTC88.0 kmthsyl ہnzہ balayy M5.72026-01-19 06:21:09 UTC72.9 kmthsyl ہnzہ balayy M5.72026-01-19 06:21:12 UTC76.5 km47 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan M5.62026-01-19 06:32:32 UTC76.5 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥431

Earlier events M≥58

Compared since2025-01-10

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52026-01-08 16:59:53 UTC59.8 kmda bu da er xiang dەftەr yېzysy M5.32026-01-08 16:59:57 UTC24.2 kmda bu da er xiang dەftەr yېzysy M5.32026-01-08 16:59:57 UTC29.1 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.22026-01-06 19:17:10 UTC15.8 kmda bu da er xiang dەftەr yېzysy M5.22026-01-06 19:17:10 UTC9.2 kmwlswaly wakhan

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