M4.0 Earthquake 33 km NW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan — September 16, 2026
2026-09-16 20:49:38 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 1:49 AM UTC+5 local
On September 16, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 33 km NW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan, at a depth of 5.0 km and coordinates 41.7396°, 71.5345°.
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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71.5345°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Kerben, Kyrgyzstan?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 33 km NW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan on September 16, 2026 at 20:49 UTC had a depth of 5.0 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: us6000twwr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M4.0 Earthquake 33 km NW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan — September 16, 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000twwr/