M4.9 earthquake — 19 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 19 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan on Jul 7, 2026 at 22:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.153, 71.729 |
| Time | Jul 7, 22:42 UTC |
| Location | 19 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tatn |
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 | 208 km | Jul 26, 06:48 UTC | 39 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.5 | 231 km | Jul 28, 06:57 UTC | 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.5 | 283 km | Jul 27, 17:47 UTC | 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.