Latest earthquakes near Turkmenistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Turkmenistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Turkmenistan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Turkmenistan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Turkmenistan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Turkmenistan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Turkmenistan and elsewhere.
Oct 15, 2023 08:36AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 11, 2023 05:41AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 12:12PM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 11:41AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Turkmenistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Turkmenistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Turkmenistan roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Turkmenistan in 2017. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Turkmenistan that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Turkmenistan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Turkmenistan 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 | 251 | 92.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Turkmenistan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Turkmenistan occurred on Apr 5, 2017 11:09 local time (Asia/Ashgabat timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) south of Tejen, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Turkmenistan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 6, 1948 01:12, 15 kilometers (9 mi) south of Ashgabat. It is the strongest earthquake near Turkmenistan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan.
Earthquakes by region of Turkmenistan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Turkmenistan.
- Ahal (Ahal welaýaty)
- Aşgabat
- Balkan (Balkan welaýaty)
- Daşoguz
- Lebap (Вилояти Лебап)
- Mary (Mary welaýaty)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Turkmenistan.
When was the last earthquake in Turkmenistan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Turkmenistan on the morning of May 6, 2024 at 10:41 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 215km east-northeast of Türkmenabat at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Turkmenistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Turkmenistan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Turkmenistan on the night of October 6, 1948 at 01:12 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 15km north of Ashgabat at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Turkmenistan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Turkmenistan?
In the past 10 years, 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Turkmenistan. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
