1907 Qaratog earthquake
| UTC time | 1907-10-21 04:23:43 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 16957975 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 21 October 1907 |
| Local time | 10:23 |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Ms |
| Depth | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38°30′N 67°54′E / 38.5°N 67.9°E |
| Areas affected | Tajikistan Uzbekistan |
| Total damage | US$200 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 12,000–15,000 |
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. Estimates of the death toll range between 12,000 and 15,000.