M5.3 Depth: 140.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-08 21:14:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 21:14 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

140.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 21:14:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tajikistan

State

Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson

City

Noҳiai Murgob

County

Noҳiai Murgob

Source

usgs

Coordinates

38.32210, 73.30100

Temperature

-23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

140.1 km

140.1 km — deeper than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Khorugh179.1 kmSW30'500

Osh249.1 kmN322'164

Kashgar265.0 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 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M5.02026-01-27 23:32:54 UTC82.3 kmNoҳiai Murgob M4.52026-01-27 23:32:54 UTC73.9 kmNoҳiai Murgob M4.82026-02-01 18:04:10 UTC117.3 kmNoҳiai Sugnon

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.5.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

NNSNM5.55.3 km0.0 km

USPM4.9107.1 km37.7 km

USGSM5.3140.1 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥433

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2025-01-13

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32026-01-08 17:00:02 UTC132.9 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.32026-01-08 21:14:17 UTC9.2 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.22026-01-08 21:14:16 UTC24.2 kmNoҳiai Murgob M5.02025-08-05 13:43:59 UTC129.4 km M4.82026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC65.1 kmmu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly

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