M4.8 earthquake — 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on Jul 18, 2026 at 10:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 137 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 136.8 km |
| Coordinates | 37.915, 72.674 |
| Time | Jul 18, 10:36 UTC |
| Location | 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1l8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 96 km | Jul 26, 06:48 UTC | 39 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.5 | 132 km | Jul 28, 06:57 UTC | 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.5 | 174 km | Jul 27, 17:47 UTC | 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 262 km | Jul 25, 18:54 UTC | 53 km S of Gahkuch, Pakistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.