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Tajikistan · Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson

M4.8 Earthquake near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 19:08:36 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
123.0 km
Source
GFZ

Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson · Noҳiai Murgob

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About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
1ca454a330ad86a3d23dad475f83fdabee34ae5f
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
123.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 19:08:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tajikistan
State
Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson
City
Noҳiai Murgob
County
Noҳiai Murgob
Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.27000, 73.93000
Temperature
-31.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123 km
Intermediate
123 km
123 km — deeper than the regional average (90.3 km)
Regional average: 90.3 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

Of 55 other entries for this area and period, 15 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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