Earthquakes in Tajikistan — May 2026
5 earthquakes were recorded in Tajikistan during May 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 104 km.
The month's largest event in Tajikistan was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan on 30 May 2026 at 21:15 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Tajikistan monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 3 recorded the previous month.
20% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 80% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Murghob, Tajikistan on 30 May at 132 km; M4.6 near Murghob, Tajikistan on 04 May at 106 km; M4.5 near Yovon, Tajikistan on 19 May at 10 km.
That is 28% above the 4 events Tajikistan averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Tajikistan, May 2026
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Murghob, Tajikistan | 131.8 | Tajikistan | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Murghob, Tajikistan | 106.0 | Tajikistan | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Yovon, Tajikistan | 10.0 | Tajikistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Khorugh, Tajikistan | 141.8 | Tajikistan | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Ishqoshim, Tajikistan | 130.0 | Tajikistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Tajikistan in May 2026?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Tajikistan during May 2026, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Tajikistan in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Murghob, Tajikistan on 30 May 2026.
Other months in Tajikistan
Magnitudes for May 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.