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, situated in Tajikistan.

On March 2, the area was rocked by yet another quake, measuring 4.3 magnitudes, during the nighttime hours.

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 higher risks than deep ones because they unleash more significant amounts of energy near the Earth’s surface. This leads to intensified ground vibrations and heightened destruction to buildings along with greater potential for loss of life when contrasted with deep quakes, which tend to dissipate much of their force before reaching the surface.

Tajikistan is characterized by its rugged landscape and varied geography, making it particularly susceptible to climatic threats. This nation frequently faces seismic activity, inundations, arid conditions, snow slides, earth movements, and soil displacements. Areas at highest risk include those reliant on glaciers for their rivers that provide both hydroelectric power and water necessary for farming activities, as well as delicate alpine environments and remote forests situated within hilly regions prone to slope failures and environmental deterioration.

According to the World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, climate change is intensifying Tajikistan’s weaknesses, as it is projected that around 30 percent of the nation's glaciers will vanish by 2050. Additionally, Tajikistan continues to be among the most secluded nations globally—a condition worsened by natural disasters such as landslides, mudflows, and floods that frequently make bridges unusable and block roads, along with gradually deteriorating flood protection systems critical for safeguarding vulnerable populations over time. Adding to these ongoing issues, the country faces significant earthquake risks; more than 60 percent of Tajikistan lies within areas prone to high seismic activity. (ANI)