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M4.5 Depth: 8.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 50 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 15:16:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 50 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan (Tajikistan) on July 12, 2025 at 15:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 15:16:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tajikistan
City
Noҳiaҳoi tobei ҷumҳuri
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.83440, 70.90450
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 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

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