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Kyrgyzstan · Jalal-Abad Region

M4.5 Earthquake near Bazar-Korgon District, Jalal-Abad Region (Kyrgyzstan)

UTC time: 2026-10-01 08:17:59 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
Source
USGS

Jalal-Abad Region · Bazar-Korgon District

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About this earthquake

On October 1, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Bazar-Korgon District, Jalal-Abad Region (Kyrgyzstan). 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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 (10.3 km)
Regional average: 10.3 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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Felt reports

6felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Oct 1, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 755 km away

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries

Of 29 other entries for this area and period, 5 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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