Thursday morning, a 5.4 magnitude quake was recorded near Murghob, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 21:14 UTC (02:14 local time), with its epicenter situated roughly 57 km west-northwest of Murghob and a depth of 134 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.3 but later upgraded to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. 5 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they experienced the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and log construction.

Past week’s tremor

Last week, there was another quake of magnitude 2.5 centered nearby, which was also registered near Murghob, three days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey