Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 24 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 24 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan at Mar 28, 2025, 10:56 UTC, at a depth of 24 km. The epicentre was 25 km (15 mi) SW of Merke. 6 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 28, 2025, 10:56 UTC |
| Depth | 24.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.726, 72.965 |
| Felt reports | 6 |
| 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 | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 10 km SE of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.