M4.9 Earthquake 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan — October 19, 2026
2026-10-19 15:35:36 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 8:35 PM UTC+5 local
On October 19, 2026 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 37.8380°, 73.1842°. This earthquake was detected by 33 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
73.1842°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan on October 19, 2026 at 15:35 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.8380°, 73.1842°, which is 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u3d2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 19, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan — October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u3d2/