M4.6 earthquake — 24 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 24 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan on Sep 9, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 29.6 km |
| Coordinates | 38.988, 70.655 |
| Time | Sep 9, 20:17 UTC |
| Location | 24 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg5i |
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 | 259 km | Sep 30, 07:39 UTC | 11 km WNW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.