4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 76 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan — November 8, 2026

2026-11-08 02:50:10 UTC (50 min ago) · approx. 7:50 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time02:50 UTC≈ 7:50 AM UTC+5
Depth95.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates38.451°, 73.168°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 8, 2026 at 02:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 76 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 95.4 km and coordinates 38.4508°, 73.1675°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.45°, 73.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
95.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
38.4508°N
73.1675°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000twvh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
1.479°
RMS Residual
0.79 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-08 03:05:39 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 76 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan on November 8, 2026 at 02:50 UTC had a depth of 95.4 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000twvh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 8, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 76 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan — November 8, 2026. Retrieved November 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000twvh/