Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 140.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson · Noҳiai Murgob
Country overviewTajikistan · Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson
M4.4 Earthquake near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan)
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About this earthquake
On January 5, 2026 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Tajikistan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
27cc91ca5e5906779276767e3d1ac47b9a8352b2
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 07:50:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson
City
Noҳiai Murgob
County
Noҳiai Murgob
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.12880,
72.94960
Temperature
-18.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tajikistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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