M4.6 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Tajikistan (Kyrgyzstan)

UTC time: 2025-06-17 13:45:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Tajikistan (Kyrgyzstan) on June 17, 2025 at 13:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-17 13:45:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Kyrgyzstan

City

Batken oblusu

Source

gfz

Coordinates

39.68000, 70.42000

Temperature

8.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — deeper than the regional average (10.6 km)

Regional average: 10.6 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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