M4.5 earthquake — 40 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 40 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan on Oct 12, 2026 at 03:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 29 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 29.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.192, 72.179 |
| Time | Oct 12, 03:04 UTC |
| Location | 40 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1p6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 113 km | Oct 26, 18:07 UTC | 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan |
| M4.6 | 288 km | Oct 22, 10:07 UTC | 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.