1907 Qaratog earthquake

The 1907 Qaratog earthquake occurred at 04:23 UTC on 21 October near Qaratog (Karatag) in the border area between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, then part of the Russian Empire. The shock had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 7.4 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale.^[2][3] Estimates of the death toll range between 12,000 and 15,000.^[4]

1907 Qaratog earthquake

UTC time	1907-10-21 04:23:43
ISC event	16957975
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	21 October 1907 (1907-10-21)
Local time	10:23
Magnitude	7.4 Ms
Depth	35 km (22 mi)
Epicenter	38.5°N 67.9°E / 38.5; 67.9
Areas affected	Tajikistan Uzbekistan
Total damage	US$200 million[1]
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)
Casualties	12,000–15,000

See also

• List of earthquakes in 1907
• List of earthquakes in Tajikistan