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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Ghafurov District, Sughd Region (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 10:36:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Ghafurov District, Sughd Region (Tajikistan) on July 18, 2026 at 10:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Tajikistan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 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 702 km away

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