M5.1 Depth: 7.6 km

M5.1 Earthquake near KYRGYZSTAN (Kyrgyzstan)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 13:44:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near KYRGYZSTAN (Kyrgyzstan) on August 5, 2025 at 13:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

7.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-05 13:44:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Kyrgyzstan

City

Zalal-Abad oblusu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.32010, 72.73270

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.6 km

7.6 km — close to the regional average (10.6 km)

Regional average: 10.6 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Massy30.1 kmS19'774

Manas47.1 kmSE123'239

Andijan67.7 kmSW747'800

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours3

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M5.02025-08-05 13:44:11 UTC7.0 kmKyrgyzstan M4.42025-08-08 03:58:48 UTC89.4 km9 km WNW of Asaka, Uzbekistan M4.52025-08-08 03:58:48 UTC89.4 kmEASTERN UZBEKISTAN

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥45

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-03-12

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.72025-03-27 22:42:40 UTC140.2 kmMerki District M4.62025-07-16 01:27:23 UTC128.2 kmKYRGYZSTAN M4.52025-07-24 21:40:52 UTC20.9 kmKYRGYZSTAN M4.22025-07-16 01:27:23 UTC128.2 km12 km SE of Talas, Kyrgyzstan M4.12025-03-12 03:11:21 UTC86.7 km4 km WNW of Osh, Kyrgyzstan

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Stats (last 24h)

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