Earthquakes in Tajikistan — August 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Tajikistan during August 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 77 km.
The month's largest event in Tajikistan was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Norak, Tajikistan on 17 August 2026 at 01:01 UTC. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Tajikistan monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 10 recorded the previous month.
33% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 67% 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.2 near Norak, Tajikistan on 17 August at 10 km; M4.1 near Murghob, Tajikistan on 15 August at 99 km; M4.1 near Khorugh, Tajikistan on 19 August at 122 km.
That is 26% below the 4 events Tajikistan averages per month across the 19 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Tajikistan, August 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Norak, Tajikistan | 10.0 | Tajikistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Khorugh, Tajikistan | 122.0 | Tajikistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Murghob, Tajikistan | 99.5 | Tajikistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Tajikistan in August 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Tajikistan during August 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Tajikistan in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.2 event near Norak, Tajikistan on 17 August 2026.
Other months in Tajikistan
Magnitudes for August 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.