Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan at Mar 27, 2025, 22:42 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 23 km (14 mi) SW of Merke. 11 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 27, 2025, 22:42 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.717, 73.007 |
| Felt reports | 11 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 16 km N of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 10 km SE of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 24 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 24 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.