M4.9 earthquake — 76 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 76 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan on Oct 19, 2026 at 15:35 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 | 37.864, 73.192 |
| Time | Oct 19, 15:35 UTC |
| Location | 76 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3d2 |
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 | 204 km | Oct 26, 18:07 UTC | 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan |
| M4.2 | 229 km | Oct 28, 12:33 UTC | 32 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | 229 km | Oct 27, 15:57 UTC | 32 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M5.2 | 256 km | Oct 25, 17:44 UTC | 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 289 km | Oct 23, 22:09 UTC | 55 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.