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M5.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near 49 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan

UTC time: 2026-04-03 10:26:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near 49 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan on April 3, 2026 at 10:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 10:26:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.89670, 70.91700
Temperature
6.4°C

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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
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
Batken129.7 kmN27'730
Isfara139.0 kmN274'000
Dushanbe189.8 kmW679'400

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Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.210.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.510.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥423
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-02-07

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.82025-04-13 04:24:01 UTC14.4 km36 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.62025-04-13 04:24:03 UTC25.5 km25 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.12025-12-21 05:15:16 UTC68.0 kmNoҳiai Kuҳistoni Mastcoҳ M5.02026-01-22 15:30:18 UTC135.7 kmwlswaly shghnan M5.02025-12-21 05:15:11 UTC24.5 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region

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