M5.3 Depth: 50.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 17:00:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan) on January 8, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 17:00:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tajikistan

State

Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson

City

Noҳiai Murgob

County

Noҳiai Murgob

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.68000, 74.58000

Temperature

-24.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50 km

50 km — shallower than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Karimabad150.6 kmS16'000

Gilgit197.3 kmS216'760

Kashgar233.3 kmNE506'640

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours6

First 24 hours6

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM5.7

M4.82026-01-08 19:08:36 UTC86.9 kmNoҳiai Murgob M4.62026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC109.6 kmmu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly M4.82026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC109.6 kmmu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly M5.52026-01-08 21:14:05 UTC132.9 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.22026-01-08 21:14:16 UTC112.6 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.32026-01-08 21:14:17 UTC128.0 kmNoҳiai Murgob M4.12026-01-13 11:51:19 UTC33.6 kmwlswaly wakhan M5.62026-01-19 06:21:09 UTC120.5 kmthsyl ہnzہ balayy M5.72026-01-19 06:21:09 UTC105.4 kmthsyl ہnzہ balayy M5.72026-01-19 06:21:12 UTC108.9 km47 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan M5.62026-01-19 06:32:32 UTC108.9 km M4.52026-01-27 23:32:54 UTC68.5 kmNoҳiai Murgob

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

EMSCM5.350.0 km0.0 km

NNSNM5.456.2 km32.5 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥433

Earlier events M≥59

Compared since2025-01-10

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52026-01-08 16:59:53 UTC81.8 kmda bu da er xiang dەftەr yېzysy M5.32026-01-08 17:00:01 UTC32.5 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.32026-01-08 16:59:57 UTC52.2 kmda bu da er xiang dەftەr yېzysy M5.32026-01-08 16:59:57 UTC34.3 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.22026-01-06 19:17:10 UTC47.7 kmda bu da er xiang dەftەr yېzysy

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