M4.2 earthquake — 24 km ESE of Norak, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 24 km ESE of Norak, Tajikistan on Aug 17, 2026 at 01:01 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.331, 69.597 |
| Time | Aug 17, 01:01 UTC |
| Location | 24 km ESE of Norak, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | usd0015eaz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 197 km | Aug 13, 23:11 UTC | 23 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M5.3 | 222 km | Aug 18, 19:51 UTC | 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 226 km | Aug 12, 00:26 UTC | 30 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.