Over the past 30 days, Tajikistan has recorded 14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 13 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 6 shallow (<70 km), 8 intermediate (70–300 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 2 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 4.2 km to 220.2 km. All 14 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 5.1 event near 28 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan at 99.0 km depth, which drew 1 felt report from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.6 near 49 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan, trails by 0.5 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan.
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.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-05-19 17:42:56 UTC | 4.5mb | 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan 38.125°, 68.983° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan with origin time 17:42 UTC on May 19, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 38.125°, 68.983°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-05-18 08:49:11 UTC | 4.4mb | 81 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan 36.102°, 70.598° | 102.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 08:49 UTC on May 18, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 81 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 102.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 36.102°N, 70.598°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 04:30:47 UTC | 4.3mb | 37 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan 36.352°, 69.537° | 166.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 37 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan on May 11, 2026, with origin time 04:30 UTC. The event originated approximately 166.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 36.352°, 69.537°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 06:36:44 UTC | 4.1mb | 22 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan 36.483°, 70.087° | 220.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 10, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 22 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan, logged at 06:36 UTC. At 220.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 36.483°, 70.087°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 18:23:39 UTC | 4.4mb | 39 km SE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan 35.828°, 69.460° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 39 km SE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan at 18:23 UTC on May 5, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.828°, 69.460°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 16:59:08 UTC | 4.0mb | 17 km NNE of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan 36.871°, 71.672° | 130.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 17 km NNE of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan with origin time 16:59 UTC on May 5, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 130.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 36.871°, 71.672°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 05:55:42 UTC | 4.6mb | 49 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.580°, 73.744° | 106.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 49 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan on May 4, 2026 at 05:55 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 106.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 38.580°N, 73.744°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 03:41:24 UTC | 4.2mb | 42 km ESE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan 35.987°, 69.597° | 69.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 42 km ESE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan on April 30, 2026 at 03:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 69.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 35.987°, 69.597°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 22:24:50 UTC | 4.1mb | 67 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.865°, 74.347° | 63.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2026 at 22:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 67 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan. The event originated approximately 63.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.865°N, 74.347°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 20:22:21 UTC | 4.0mb | 31 km E of Karakenja, Tajikistan 39.267°, 71.889° | 4.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 28, 2026, Tajikistan registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 31 km E of Karakenja, Tajikistan at 20:22 UTC. At just 4.2 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.267°N, 71.889°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 13:20:55 UTC | 4.5mb | 32 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.394°, 71.451° | 106.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 28, 2026, Tajikistan registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 32 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 13:20 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 106.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 36.394°, 71.451°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 06:46:07 UTC | 5.1mww | 28 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.292°, 71.350° | 99.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 27, 2026 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 28 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Tajikistan over the past 30 days. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 99.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 37.292°, 71.350°. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-23 2026-04-23 03:22:12 UTC | 4.3mb | 26 km WNW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.420°, 74.421° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 26 km WNW of Barishal, Pakistan came in on April 23, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 36.420°N, 74.421°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-21 2026-04-21 08:38:19 UTC | 4.1mb | 13 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.383°, 71.477° | 122.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 13 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan on April 21, 2026 at 08:38 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 122.6 km depth. Coordinates: 37.383°, 71.477°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
28 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan
2026-04-27
35 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan
2026-04-03
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
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.
In 2026, Tajikistan has recorded 96 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Tajikistan in 2026 was a magnitude 5.8 event near Jurm, Afghanistan. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 14 in the last 30 days.
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.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 28 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan.
In the past 30 days, 14 earthquakes have been recorded in the Tajikistan region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Tajikistan area was a magnitude 5.1 event that occurred 28 km SW of Khorugh, Tajikistan.
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