4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tajikistan; Country Prone to Natural Disasters

• A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit Tajikistan on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at 06:06 AM IST.
• The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the earthquake occurred at a depth of 103 kilometers.
• This follows a 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Tajikistan earlier in January 2026.
• Tajikistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, landslides, and avalanches due to its mountainous terrain.
• Climate change is worsening these vulnerabilities, with 30% of glaciers predicted to disappear by 2050, impacting infrastructure and communities.

Why It Matters: Tajikistan experienced a 4.6 magnitude earthquake, highlighting its extreme vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change impacts.