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M3.2 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Merki District, Jambyl Region (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 17:09:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Merki District, Jambyl Region (Kazakhstan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — deeper than the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 9 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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