M4.9 Earthquake 21 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan — July 7, 2026
2026-07-07 22:42:36 UTC (2026-07-07) · approx. 3:42 AM UTC+5 local
On July 7, 2026 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 21 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 39.1463°, 71.7429°. This earthquake was detected by 39 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, 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.
Earthquake Details
71.7429°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Karakenja, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 21 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan on July 7, 2026 at 22:42 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 39.1463°, 71.7429°, which is 21 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tatn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 7, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 21 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan — July 7, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tatn/