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M4.4 Depth: 130.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 07:50:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Noҳiai Murgob, Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson (Tajikistan) on January 5, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 07:50:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tajikistan
State
Viloati Muhtori Kuҳistoni Badahson
City
Noҳiai Murgob
County
Noҳiai Murgob
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.10470, 72.95520
Temperature
-18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (87.9 km)
Regional average: 87.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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