M4.8 Earthquake 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — July 18, 2026
2026-07-18 10:36:19 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 3:36 PM UTC+5 local
On July 18, 2026 at 10:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 136.8 km and coordinates 37.9146°, 72.6745°. This earthquake was detected by 51 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
72.6745°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on July 18, 2026 at 10:36 UTC had a depth of 136.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.9146°, 72.6745°, which is 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t1l8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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