M4.5 earthquake — 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan on Oct 26, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 47 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 | 47.3 km |
| Coordinates | 38.644, 71.076 |
| Time | Oct 26, 18:07 UTC |
| Location | 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttb5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 221 km | Oct 22, 10:07 UTC | 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 250 km | Oct 23, 22:09 UTC | 55 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M5.2 | 264 km | Oct 25, 17:44 UTC | 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.