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Tajikistan · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region

M4.1 Earthquake near Rushon District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 08:34:13 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
122.0 km
Source
USGS

Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · Rushon District

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About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 08:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Rushon District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (Tajikistan). At around 122 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Tajikistan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries

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