Latest earthquakes near East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East Kazakhstan? If an earthquake is happening right now near East Kazakhstan (also known as Shyghys Qazaqstan), it will show up within minutes.
East Kazakhstan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East Kazakhstan in 2022. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East Kazakhstan that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of East Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near East Kazakhstan 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 | 71 | 97.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.74% |
| 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 East Kazakhstan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Kazakhstan occurred on Feb 2, 2019 03:54 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-southwest of Zaysan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Kazakhstan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jun 14, 1990 19:47, 47 kilometers (29 mi) west-southwest of Zaysan. It is the strongest earthquake near East Kazakhstan 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 East Kazakhstan, 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 East Kazakhstan.
Earthquakes by city in East Kazakhstan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan.
Use this regional East Kazakhstan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ridder, Altay, Kalbatau and Shemonaikha.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East Kazakhstan.
When was the last earthquake in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near East Kazakhstan on the night of August 3, 2024 at 00:15 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 220km south-east of Ust-Kamenogorsk at a depth of 48km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near East Kazakhstan on the evening of June 14, 1990 at 19:47 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north-northeast of Zaysan at a depth of 58km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Kazakhstan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Kazakhstan. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
