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M4.0 Depth: 5.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Talgar audany, Almaty oblysy (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 06:44:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 06:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Talgar audany, Almaty oblysy (Kazakhstan). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 06:44:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Kazakhstan
State
Almaty oblysy
City
Talgar audany
County
Talgar audany
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.02760, 77.44610
Temperature
-5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (8.8 km)
Regional average: 8.8 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

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