M4.4 earthquake — 87 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 87 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan on Sep 14, 2026 at 18:01 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.540, 72.006 |
| Time | Sep 14, 18:01 UTC |
| Location | 87 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan |
| USGS event ID | us7000thfi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 167 km | Sep 18, 01:29 UTC | 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.2 | 243 km | Sep 18, 12:07 UTC | 34 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | 279 km | Sep 14, 19:48 UTC | 35 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.