M4.5 Earthquake 52 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan — July 12, 2025
2025-07-12 15:16:54 UTC (2025-07-12) · approx. 8:16 PM UTC+5 local
On July 12, 2025 at 15:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan, at a depth of 16.8 km and coordinates 38.8069°, 70.9039°. This earthquake was detected by 145 seismic stations with excellent 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
70.9039°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Rasht, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 52 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan on July 12, 2025 at 15:16 UTC had a depth of 16.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.8069°, 70.9039°, which is 52 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan.
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: us7000qca1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 12, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 52 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan — July 12, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qca1/