Case Details

Its epicenter was located 160 kilometers northeast of Dushanbe, 21 kilometers east of the Rasht district. The intensity at the epicenter was 5–6 on the Richter scale, 4–5 in the Rasht region, and 3 in the city of Dushanbe. Aftershocks occurred on the same day at 12:14 and 13:33 in roughly the same geographical area, however with less strength. Immediately after the onset of the disaster, the government sent a commission to the field to assess the damage of the earthquake. According to commission reports, 67 homes were fully destroyed, 195 partially damaged, 186 lightly damaged, and more than 140 was affected causing only minor damage. Key infrastructure—including a hospital, clinics, and schools—was also affected. One person died, and 16 were injured. On 22 April 2025, another earthquake has occurred in the region, with 4.0 on the Richter scale. In addition, on 17 April 2025 and 19 April 2025 tremors were registered with the epicenter in the neighbouring Afghanistan, which were also felt in the area, with a magnitude of 3.0 or below the Richter scale. Taking into account the possibility of additional tremors in the area, the CoES is working with communities with awareness raising and educational initiatives to ensure they are ready to act before, during, and after an earthquake. An official letter was sent by the Committee of Emergency Situation and Civil Defence to the international community, including the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan, requesting assistance to respond to the needs of earthquake-affected communities.