M4.5 Earthquake 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan — July 28, 2026
2026-07-28 06:57:07 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:57 AM UTC+5 local
On July 28, 2026 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan, at a depth of 132.1 km and coordinates 37.0744°, 71.6147°. This earthquake was detected by 76 seismic stations with excellent 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.
Earthquake Details
71.6147°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Ishqoshim, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan on July 28, 2026 at 06:57 UTC had a depth of 132.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.0744°, 71.6147°, which is 38 km N of Ishqoshim, 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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tgb4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 28, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan — July 28, 2026. Retrieved July 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tgb4/