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Kazakhstan · Almaty Region

M4.2 Earthquake near Rayımbek district, Almaty Region (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-09-28 08:53:24 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
7.2 km
Source
EMSC

Almaty Region · Rayımbek district

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Rayımbek district, Almaty Region (Kazakhstan) on September 28, 2026 at 08:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to the regional average (9.2 km)
Regional average: 9.2 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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50felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Sep 29, 2026, 8:33 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 21 Catalogue entries

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