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Tajikistan · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region

M4.5 Earthquake near Ishkoshim District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 06:57:07 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
132.1 km
Source
USGS

Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · Ishkoshim District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Ishkoshim District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (Tajikistan) on July 28, 2026 at 06:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.1 km
Intermediate
132.1 km
132.1 km — deeper than the regional average (86.9 km)
Regional average: 86.9 km
Why depth matters

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

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Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 277 km away

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

Of 55 other entries for this area and period, 28 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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