Latest earthquakes near Atyraū, Kazakhstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Atyraū, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Atyraū? If an earthquake is happening right now near Atyraū (also known as Атырау облысы), it will show up within minutes.
Atyraū Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Atyraū, Kazakhstan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Atyraū in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Atyraū 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 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Atyraū
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Atyraū occurred on Apr 25, 2023 12:25 local time (Asia/Atyrau timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south of Atyrau, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Atyraū in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Dec 18, 1978 12:59, 59 kilometers (37 mi) south of Shalkar. It is the strongest earthquake near Atyraū 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 Atyraū, 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 Atyraū.
Earthquakes by city in Atyraū
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Atyraū, Kazakhstan.
Use this regional Atyraū earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Balykshi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Atyraū.
When was the last earthquake in Atyraū, Kazakhstan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Atyraū on the night of April 23, 2024 at 00:09 local time (Asia/Atyrau). The center of this earthquake was located 96km south-southwest of Qulsary at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Atyraū, Kazakhstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Atyraū, Kazakhstan?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Atyraū on the afternoon of December 18, 1978 at 12:59 local time (Asia/Atyrau). The center of this earthquake was located 59km west-southwest of Shalkar at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Atyraū since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Atyraū, Kazakhstan?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Atyraū. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
