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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-22 06:50:52 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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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 km)
Regional average: 9 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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