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Kazakhstan · Kyzylorda Region

M4.6 Earthquake near Qazalı district, Kyzylorda Region (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 06:50:52 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
Source
SERBIA_RSZ

Kyzylorda Region · Qazalı district

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About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Qazalı district, Kyzylorda Region (Kazakhstan). 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.

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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 (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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Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1534 km away

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Context for this earthquake

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

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