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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan

UTC time: 2026-05-19 17:42:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan on May 19, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 17:42:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.12460, 68.98330
Temperature
19.5°C

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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
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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