4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 10 km S of Kŭlob, TajikistanJuly 31, 2026

2026-07-31 20:26:49 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 1:26 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time20:26 UTC1:26 AM UTC+5
Depth45.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.821°, 69.789°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 31, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 45.8 km and coordinates 37.8214°, 69.7889°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.82°, 69.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
45.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.8214°N
69.7889°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000thbs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
97
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
2.184°
RMS Residual
0.82 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-01 16:30:00 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kŭlob, Tajikistan?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan on July 31, 2026 at 20:26 UTC had a depth of 45.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000thbs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 31, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 10 km S of Kŭlob, TajikistanJuly 31, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000thbs/