Latest earthquakes near Almaty today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Almaty, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Almaty? If an earthquake is happening right now near Almaty, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Almaty Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Almaty. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Almaty and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2024 12:09AM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.0 Earthquake hit 136km from Aksu in China on Tuesday Night.
Almaty Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Almaty in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Almaty roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Almaty in 2024. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Almaty that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Almaty in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Almaty 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 | 452 | 94.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Almaty
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Almaty occurred on Jan 23, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-southeast of Almaty, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Almaty in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 4, 1911 04:33, 38 kilometers (24 mi) south-southeast of Almaty. It is the strongest earthquake near Almaty 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 Almaty 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Almaty
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Almaty. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Almaty.
When was the last earthquake in Almaty?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Almaty on the afternoon of July 21, 2024 at 13:19 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 219km south-southeast of Almaty at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Almaty in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Almaty?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Almaty on the night of January 4, 1911 at 04:33 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 38km south-southwest of Almaty at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Almaty since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Almaty?
In the past 10 years, 476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Almaty. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
