Latest earthquakes near Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan today
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Almaty Oblysy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Almaty Oblysy roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Almaty Oblysy in 2019. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Almaty Oblysy that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Almaty Oblysy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Almaty Oblysy 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 | 154 | 99.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Almaty Oblysy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Almaty Oblysy occurred on Nov 25, 2018 18:23 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) east of Taldykorgan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Almaty Oblysy in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 4, 1911 04:33, 265 kilometers (165 mi) east of Taldykorgan. It is the strongest earthquake near Almaty Oblysy 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 Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan 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 Almaty Oblysy.
Earthquakes by city in Almaty Oblysy
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan.
Use this regional Almaty Oblysy earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sarkand, Talghar, Konayev, Zharkent, Esik, Tekeli, Burunday, Ushtobe and Otegen Batyra.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Almaty Oblysy.
When was the last earthquake in Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Almaty Oblysy on the afternoon of February 17, 2026 at 15:08 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 176km south-southwest of Taldykorgan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Almaty Oblysy on the night of January 4, 1911 at 04:33 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southwest of Taldykorgan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Almaty Oblysy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
In the past 10 years, 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Almaty Oblysy. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
