M4.0 Earthquake 59 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan — August 15, 2026
2026-08-15 16:47:27 UTC (2026-08-15) · approx. 9:47 PM UTC+5 local
On August 15, 2026 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 59 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 105.0 km and coordinates 38.6647°, 73.7116°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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73.7116°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 59 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan on August 15, 2026 at 16:47 UTC had a depth of 105.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tl2a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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