M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 32 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan

UTC time: 2025-04-20 20:20:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2025 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 32 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-20 20:20:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.99280, 70.74820

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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
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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