On Sunday, two earthquakes were reported—one in northern Iran and the other in Tajikistan.
Earthquake in Iran
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northern Iran, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
- It happened at a shallow depth of 3 km, which means the shaking was likely strong on the surface.
Earthquake in Tajikistan
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Tajikistan early Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
- This quake occurred deep underground at 160 km, which usually results in less surface damage.
- The earthquake took place at 1:01 AM IST, at a location with coordinates 36.87°N and 72.10°E.
Just two days earlier, on July 18, another magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook Tajikistan.
That one was shallow, only 10 km deep, making it more likely to cause aftershocks and stronger surface tremors
Tajikistan is located in a mountainous region, which makes it more vulnerable to natural disasters like:
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Avalanches
- Landslides and mudslides
- Drought
These disasters affect key areas like river basins (used for hydropower and farming), fragile mountain ecosystems, and isolated forests. Shallow earthquakes can be especially dangerous because they release more energy near the surface, causing more damage and risk to lives and property.
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