Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Os oblusu
Country overviewKyrgyzstan
M3.5 Earthquake near Tajikistan-Xinjiang border region (Kyrgyzstan)
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About this earthquake
On December 29, 2025 at 17:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Tajikistan-Xinjiang border region (Kyrgyzstan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
766e0daaf7deff88f8bd201649d1512b0afc9e44
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 17:30:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Os oblusu
Source
isc
Coordinates
39.46670,
73.33520
Temperature
-12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — deeper than the regional average (10.7 km)
Regional average: 10.7 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
Kyrgyzstan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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