Dushanbe [Tajikistan], March 19 (ANI): According to the National Center of Seismology, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Tajikistan.
The earthquake happened at a depth of 26.2 kilometers, which increases the likelihood of aftershocks occurring.
The earthquake happened at a depth of 26.2 kilometers, which makes it prone to aftershocks.
The statement indicated "EQ of M: 4.3, Occurred on: 18/03/2025 at 20:28:06 IST, Latitude: 36.90 N, Longitude: 71.72 E, Depth: 26.2 km, located in Tajikistan."
On March 3, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale shook Tajikistan, according to a statement from the National Centre for Seismology.
According to the NCS, the earthquake happened at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
According to NCS, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 occurred on March 3rd, 2025 at 14:34:48 Indian Standard Time. The epicenter was located at latitude 37.98 North and longitude 72.87 East, with a depth of 10 kilometers, near Tajikistan.
On March 2, the area was rocked by another quake measuring 4.3 magnitude during the nighttime.
According to NCS, "The EQ with magnitude 4.3 occurred on February 3rd at 23:37:01 IST. The epicenter was located at latitude 38.03 North and longitude 73.12 East, with a depth of 92 kilometers, situated in Tajikistan."
Shallow earthquakes pose a higher risk than deep ones because they unleash their energy nearer to the Earth’s surface, resulting in intensified ground motion and heightened structural damage along with more significant loss of life when contrasted with deeper quakes, which tend to dissipate strength before reaching the surface.
Tajikistan is characterized by its varied landscape of mountains and faces significant risks from different climatic threats. This includes frequent occurrences of earthquakes, flooding, droughts, avalanches, as well as landslides and mudflows. Areas at highest risk include those dependent on glaciers for their rivers that provide both hydroelectric power and essential irrigation waters, along with sensitive mountain environments and remote forests set within rugged terrains such as hills and valleys where slides and soil erosion are common issues.
According to the World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, climate change is intensifying Tajikistan’s weaknesses, as it is estimated that about 30 percent of the nation's glaciers will vanish by 2050. The landlocked nature of Tajikistan adds another layer of complexity; however, natural disasters such as landslides, mudflows, and flooding further isolate the region by making bridges unusable and rendering roads inaccessible. These events gradually diminish the effectiveness of flood protection systems meant for vulnerable populations over time. Compounding these persistent issues is the looming danger from infrequent yet highly destructive earthquakes, considering more than 60 percent of the territory falls within areas at significant seismic risk. (ANI)