M4.5 Earthquake 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan — May 19, 2026
2026-05-19 17:42:56 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 10:42 PM UTC+5 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On May 19, 2026 at 17:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.1246°, 68.9833°. This earthquake was detected by 61 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
68.9833°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Yovon, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan on May 19, 2026 at 17:42 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.1246°, 68.9833°, which is 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000syt3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000syt3/