M4.5 Depth: 102.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Tajikistan (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 06:15:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Tajikistan (Tajikistan). At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 06:15:59 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson
Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.03000, 72.56000
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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