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M4.1 Earthquake 61 km E of Khorugh, TajikistanJuly 20, 2025

2025-07-20 23:13:28 UTC (2025-07-20) · approx. 4:13 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time23:13 UTC4:13 AM UTC+5
Depth205.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates37.549°, 72.241°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 20, 2025 at 23:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 61 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 205.3 km and coordinates 37.5492°, 72.2407°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.55°, 72.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
205.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
37.5492°N
72.2407°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qe5b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.786°
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-03 18:43:07 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 61 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan on July 20, 2025 at 23:13 UTC had a depth of 205.3 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qe5b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 20, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 61 km E of Khorugh, TajikistanJuly 20, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qe5b/