Latest earthquakes near Tajikistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tajikistan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tajikistan (also known as Тоҷикистон), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tajikistan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tajikistan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tajikistan and elsewhere.
Nov 4, 2026 02:34AM
On Wednesday Night a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck 266km from Konibodom in Tajikistan.
Oct 25, 2026 10:44PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck 261km from Kabul in Afghanistan.
Tajikistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2933 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tajikistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 293 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tajikistan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tajikistan in 2016. A total of 455 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tajikistan that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tajikistan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tajikistan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2803 | 95.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 120 | 4.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tajikistan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tajikistan occurred on Feb 23, 2023 05:37 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Khorugh, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tajikistan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 01:11, 160 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Khorugh. It is the strongest earthquake near Tajikistan in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tajikistan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Tajikistan.
Earthquakes by region of Tajikistan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Tajikistan.
- Dushanbe (Душанбе)
- Gorno-Badakhshan (Вилояти Мухтори Кӯҳистони Бадахшон)
- Khatlon (Вилояти Хатлон)
- Republican Subordination (Ноҳияҳои тобеи ҷумҳурӣ)
- Sughd (Вилояти Суғд)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tajikistan.
When was the last earthquake in Tajikistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tajikistan on the evening of November 4, 2026 at 23:54 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Dushanbe at a depth of 199km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tajikistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tajikistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tajikistan on the night of November 16, 1921 at 01:11 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-southwest of Khorugh at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tajikistan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tajikistan?
In the past 10 years, 2933 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tajikistan. This averages to 293 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
