Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 17.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Almaty Region · Uygur District
Country overviewKazakhstan · Almaty Region
M3.4 Earthquake near Uygur District, Almaty Region (Kazakhstan)
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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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Details
ID
4d49f8b4d99403d77a102d70b85bdb449ded6fca
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
17.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 03:32:22 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.43980,
79.51310
Temperature
22.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.8 km
17.8 km — deeper than the regional average (9.2 km)
Regional average: 9.2 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
Kazakhstan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 20 Catalogue entries
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