M4.5 Earthquake 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan — October 26, 2026
2026-10-26 18:07:04 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 11:07 PM UTC+5 local
On October 26, 2026 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan, at a depth of 47.3 km and coordinates 38.6442°, 71.0764°. This earthquake was detected by 35 seismic stations with good 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
71.0764°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 74 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan on October 26, 2026 at 18:07 UTC had a depth of 47.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.6442°, 71.0764°, which is 74 km SE 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: us7000ttb5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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