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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Nooken District, Jalal-Abad Region (Kyrgyzstan)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Nooken District, Jalal-Abad Region (Kyrgyzstan) on August 5, 2025 at 13:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

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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 (10.6 km)
Regional average: 10.6 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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