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M4.3 Depth: 48.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Pahtakor, Viloati Hatlon (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 12:34:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 12:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Pahtakor, Viloati Hatlon (Tajikistan). With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Tajikistan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 12:34:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tajikistan
State
Viloati Hatlon
City
Pahtakor
County
Noҳiai Ҷajҳun
Village
Pahtakor
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.29000, 68.73000
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 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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