M4.0 Depth: 163.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Tajikistan (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 10:32:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Tajikistan (Tajikistan) on January 3, 2026 at 10:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 163 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Tajikistan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
163.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 10:32:20 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.24000, 72.05000
Temperature
-21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163 km
Intermediate
163 km
163 km — deeper than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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