M4.4 earthquake — 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan on Jul 31, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 46 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 45.8 km |
| Coordinates | 37.821, 69.789 |
| Time | Jul 31, 20:26 UTC |
| Location | 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000thbs |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 295 km | Jul 31, 09:44 UTC | 27 km S of Balkh, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.