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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Daҳana, Viloati Hatlon (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 09:54:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 09:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Daҳana, Viloati Hatlon (Tajikistan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by GFZ. Tajikistan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 09:54:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tajikistan
State
Viloati Hatlon
City
Daҳana
County
Noҳiai Norak
Village
Daҳana
Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.38000, 69.29000
Temperature
1.9°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
10 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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