M5.3 Earthquake near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan)
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.
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Depth profile
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.
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.5.
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Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
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