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Kazakhstan · Almaty oblysy

M4.5 Earthquake near Enbeksikˌazakˌ audany, Almaty oblysy (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 10:08:56 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
Source
ISC

Almaty oblysy · Enbeksikˌazakˌ audany

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About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 10:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Enbeksikˌazakˌ audany, Almaty oblysy (Kazakhstan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
205a327f9867d933d15d8fab37561b25be172c57
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 10:08:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Kazakhstan
State
Almaty oblysy
City
Enbeksikˌazakˌ audany
County
Enbeksikˌazakˌ audany
Source
isc
Coordinates
43.48500, 77.79500
Temperature
7.8°C

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 (9.2 km)
Regional average: 9.2 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 20 Catalogue entries

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