M4.5 Earthquake 42 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan — October 12, 2026
2026-10-12 03:04:13 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:04 AM UTC+5 local
On October 12, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 42 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan, at a depth of 26.9 km and coordinates 39.1707°, 72.1789°. This earthquake was detected by 45 seismic stations with good 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
72.1789°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 42 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan on October 12, 2026 at 03:04 UTC had a depth of 26.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 39.1707°, 72.1789°, which is 42 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan.
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: us6000u1p6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 42 km S of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u1p6/