M4.5 earthquake — 12 km NE of Murghob, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 12 km NE of Murghob, Tajikistan on Jul 9, 2026 at 01:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 156 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 155.9 km |
| Coordinates | 38.249, 74.069 |
| Time | Jul 9, 01:15 UTC |
| Location | 12 km NE of Murghob, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000sz4p |
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 | 217 km | Jul 26, 06:48 UTC | 39 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.5 | 252 km | Jul 28, 06:57 UTC | 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.5 | 285 km | Jul 27, 17:47 UTC | 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 285 km | Jul 25, 18:54 UTC | 53 km S of Gahkuch, Pakistan |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.