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M3.7 Earthquake near Kegen District, Almaty Region (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-09-12 07:13:54 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Kegen District, Almaty Region (Kazakhstan) on September 12, 2026 at 07:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d9829d1a0f750d39726d4bdf27b1cb84157bb9e8
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 07:13:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Kazakhstan
State
Almaty Region
City
Kegen District
County
Kegen District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.08600, 78.27920
Temperature
18.4°C

Depth profile

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 (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 19 Catalogue entries

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