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Kyrgyzstan · Jalal-Abad Region

M3.8 Earthquake near Chatkal District, Jalal-Abad Region (Kyrgyzstan)

UTC time: 2026-09-16 20:49:39 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
1.0 km
Source
EMSC

Jalal-Abad Region · Chatkal District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Chatkal District, Jalal-Abad Region (Kyrgyzstan) on September 16, 2026 at 20:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (10.5 km)
Regional average: 10.5 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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  • Kerben AirportKyrgyzstan · UAFE
    42.0 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-20

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 28 Catalogue entries

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