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Kyrgyzstan · Osh Region

M4.6 Earthquake near Chong-Alay District, Osh Region (Kyrgyzstan)

UTC time: 2026-10-12 03:04:16 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
25.0 km
Source
EMSC

Osh Region · Chong-Alay District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Chong-Alay District, Osh Region (Kyrgyzstan) on October 12, 2026 at 03:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper than the regional average (10.7 km)
Regional average: 10.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 533 km away

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries

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