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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Koçkor district, Naryn Region (Kyrgyzstan)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 07:14:53 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Koçkor district on Aug 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Koçkor district, Naryn Region (Kyrgyzstan) · 2026-08-12 07:14:53 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 07:14 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Koçkor district, Naryn Region (Kyrgyzstan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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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
10 km — close to the regional average (10.9 km)
Regional average: 10.9 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

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 855 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Naryn82.0 kmSE41'178
Bishkek117.0 kmNW900'000

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Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.8 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.26.0 km8.4 km
ISCM4.831.0 km12.3 km
SERBIA_RSZM4.910.0 km12.9 km
GFZM5.210.0 km7.4 km
USGSM5.010.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥423
Earlier events M≥56
Compared since2025-03-19

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-05-12 06:38:22 UTC50.5 km M5.02025-06-07 03:33:51 UTC105.3 kmKyrgyzstan M5.02025-06-07 03:33:50 UTC105.5 km42 km WSW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan M5.02025-06-07 03:33:50 UTC107.7 kmKYRGYZSTAN M5.02025-05-12 06:38:21 UTC56.8 kmKyrgyzstan

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