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M4.8 Depth: 24.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Lakhsh, Districts of Republican Subordination (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 22:42:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Lakhsh, Districts of Republican Subordination (Tajikistan) on July 7, 2026 at 22:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Tajikistan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.9 km
Shallow
24.9 km
24.9 km — shallower than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 509 km away

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