M4.9 Earthquake 37 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan — May 19, 2026
2026-05-19 20:40:43 UTC (2026-05-19) · approx. 12:40 AM UTC+4 local
Felt by 5 people across nearby locations.
On May 19, 2026 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 37 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 40.3268°, 63.0939°. This earthquake was detected by 125 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 371, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — 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 5 citizen responses 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
63.0939°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Gazli, Uzbekistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 37 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan on May 19, 2026 at 20:40 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 40.3268°, 63.0939°, which is 37 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 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: us6000syu7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 37 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan — May 19, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000syu7/