M4.1 Earthquake 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan — September 18, 2026
2026-09-18 01:29:01 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:29 AM UTC+5 local
On September 18, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan, at a depth of 106.0 km and coordinates 37.0863°, 71.5498°.
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.
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71.5498°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Ishqoshim, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan on September 18, 2026 at 01:29 UTC had a depth of 106.0 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ti74). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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