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M3.4 Depth: 17.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Uygur District, Almaty Region (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 03:32:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 03:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Uygur District, Almaty Region (Kazakhstan). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 km
17.8 km — deeper than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 km
Why depth matters

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

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