Seismic Activity in Tajikistan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.3 event near 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan.
Earthquakes in Tajikistan
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.3
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Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Tajikistan
Over the past 30 days, Tajikistan has recorded 18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 16 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 7 shallow (<70 km), 11 intermediate (70–300 km). 8 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 207.2 km. All 18 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 18 of 18
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 hours ago 2026-08-18 19:51:09 UTC | 5.3mww | 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.553°, 70.755° | 195.9 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 18, 2026 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Tajikistan over the past 30 days. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-08-17 01:01:31 UTC | 4.2mb | 24 km ESE of Norak, Tajikistan 38.331°, 69.597° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 17, 2026 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 24 km ESE of Norak, Tajikistan. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-08-15 16:47:26 UTC | 4.1mb | 49 km N of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.619°, 73.921° | 99.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 15, 2026, Tajikistan registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 49 km N of Murghob, Tajikistan at 16:47 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-08-13 23:11:57 UTC | 4.2mb | 23 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.981°, 71.049° | 110.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 23 km NE of Jurm, Afghanistan on August 13, 2026 at 23:11 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-08-13 04:24:13 UTC | 4.3mb | 70 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.857°, 74.263° | 58.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 70 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan, logged at 04:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-08-13 00:35:18 UTC | 5.1mww | 59 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.785°, 74.358° | 58.9 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 59 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan on August 13, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-12 2026-08-12 00:26:52 UTC | 4.1mb | 30 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.635°, 71.019° | 207.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 00:26 UTC on August 12, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 30 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-07 2026-08-07 14:55:33 UTC | 4.5mb | 23 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan 36.861°, 72.556° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 23 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan with origin time 14:55 UTC on August 7, 2026. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 20:26:49 UTC | 4.4mb | 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan 37.821°, 69.789° | 45.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 10 km S of Kŭlob, Tajikistan on July 31, 2026, with origin time 20:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-30 2026-07-30 09:38:35 UTC | 4.4mb | 66 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan 37.900°, 74.639° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 66 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan came in on July 30, 2026 at 09:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-30 2026-07-30 09:20:48 UTC | 4.5mb | 51 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.047°, 74.530° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 30, 2026, Tajikistan registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 51 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan at 09:20 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-28 2026-07-28 06:57:07 UTC | 4.5mb | 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan 37.085°, 71.639° | 132.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 06:57 UTC on July 28, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 40 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-27 2026-07-27 17:47:01 UTC | 4.5mb | 15 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.555°, 71.595° | 121.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 15 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 17:47 UTC on July 27, 2026. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-27 2026-07-27 03:09:28 UTC | 4.1mb | 17 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.364°, 71.430° | 112.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 17 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan at 03:09 UTC on July 27, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-26 2026-07-26 08:41:46 UTC | 4.2mb | 35 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.428°, 71.300° | 121.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 35 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan with origin time 08:41 UTC on July 26, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-26 2026-07-26 06:48:34 UTC | 4.4mb | 37 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.334°, 71.935° | 177.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 37 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on July 26, 2026 at 06:48 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-25 2026-07-25 16:56:10 UTC | 4.1mb | 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan 36.239°, 69.858° | 126.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan on July 25, 2026, with origin time 16:56 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 06:10:12 UTC | 4.1mb | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.397°, 70.837° | 126.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan came in on July 24, 2026 at 06:10 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days18
2026 (M2.5+)160
Largest (30 Days)
M5.3
35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan
12 hours ago
Largest in 2026
M6.1
47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan
2026-06-27
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Tajikistan
Tajikistan is one of the most seismically active countries in Central Asia, located in the Pamir Mountains where the Indian and Eurasian plates continue to collide.
Tajikistan Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Tajikistan has recorded 160 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Tajikistan in 2026 was a magnitude 6.1 event near Jurm, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Tajikistan?
In the past 30 days, 18 earthquakes have been recorded in the Tajikistan region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Tajikistan?
The largest recent earthquake in the Tajikistan area was a magnitude 5.3 event that occurred 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan.
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