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Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Recorded in Tajikistan, NCS Confirms

The officially logged tremor underscores Tajikistan’s exposure to cascading mountain hazards that experts say should drive more resilient infrastructure planning.

Overview

  • NCS reported the quake at 10:45:08 IST on December 21 with coordinates 39.61 N, 71.44 E and a depth of 10 km.
  • The seismology agency shared the event details on X, providing official confirmation and parameters.
  • There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage in the coverage relaying the NCS notice.
  • Tajikistan faces frequent earthquakes and weather‑driven landslides and floods that can cut off roads and weaken bridges over time.
  • The World Bank projects about 30% glacier loss by 2050, and GFDRR recommends pairing hazard and climate data with local knowledge to strengthen aging infrastructure.