M3.9 Earthquake 33 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan — July 9, 2026
2026-07-09 19:59:34 UTC (2026-07-09) · approx. 12:59 AM UTC+5 local
On July 9, 2026 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 33 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 42.3680°, 70.8745°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
70.8745°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Zhabagly, Kazakhstan?
The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 33 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan on July 9, 2026 at 19:59 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sza0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 9, 2026). M3.9 Earthquake 33 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan — July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sza0/