Latest earthquakes near Semey, East Kazakhstan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Semey.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 27, 2024 12:12
(Almaty)
M 4.0 239 km ENE
from Semey
Mar 2, 2024 01:03
(Almaty)
M 4.1 288 km SSE
from Semey
Feb 10, 2024 14:25
(Almaty)
M 4.7 294 km E
from Semey
Aug 7, 2021 09:02
(Almaty)
M 4.5 180 km SE
from Semey
Jan 2, 2020 07:51
(Almaty)
M 4.1 276 km SSW
from Semey
Mar 16, 2016 03:32
(Almaty)
M 4.5 271 km S
from Semey
Oct 5, 2015 17:16
(Almaty)
M 4.1 176 km SSE
from Semey
Jan 20, 2015 15:30
(Almaty)
M 4.9 188 km SSW
from Semey

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Semey Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
May 27, 2024 12:12

Average

A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Semey, East Kazakhstan in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Semey with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Semey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Semey 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Semey (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 8 100.0%
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 Semey

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.9
On Jan 20, 2015 15:30.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Jul 23, 1973 07:22.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Semey occurred on Jan 20, 2015 15:30 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) south-southwest of Semey, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Semey in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Jul 23, 1973 07:22, 112 kilometers (70 mi) south-southwest of Semey. It is the strongest earthquake near Semey 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 Semey, East 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 Semey.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Semey.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 20, 2015 15:30
(Almaty)
M 4.9 188 km SSW
from Semey
Feb 10, 2024 14:25
(Almaty)
M 4.7 294 km E
from Semey
Aug 7, 2021 09:02
(Almaty)
M 4.5 180 km SE
from Semey
Mar 16, 2016 03:32
(Almaty)
M 4.5 271 km S
from Semey
Mar 2, 2024 01:03
(Almaty)
M 4.1 288 km SSE
from Semey
Jan 2, 2020 07:51
(Almaty)
M 4.1 276 km SSW
from Semey
Oct 5, 2015 17:16
(Almaty)
M 4.1 176 km SSE
from Semey
May 27, 2024 12:12
(Almaty)
M 4.0 239 km ENE
from Semey

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Nearest earthquakes from Semey

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Semey, East Kazakhstan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Semey.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 5, 2015 17:16
(Almaty)
M 4.1 176 km SSE
from Semey
Aug 7, 2021 09:02
(Almaty)
M 4.5 180 km SE
from Semey
Jan 20, 2015 15:30
(Almaty)
M 4.9 188 km SSW
from Semey
May 27, 2024 12:12
(Almaty)
M 4.0 239 km ENE
from Semey
Mar 16, 2016 03:32
(Almaty)
M 4.5 271 km S
from Semey
Jan 2, 2020 07:51
(Almaty)
M 4.1 276 km SSW
from Semey
Mar 2, 2024 01:03
(Almaty)
M 4.1 288 km SSE
from Semey
Feb 10, 2024 14:25
(Almaty)
M 4.7 294 km E
from Semey

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Semey

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Semey.

When was the last earthquake in Semey, East Kazakhstan?

A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Semey on the afternoon of May 27, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east-northeast of Semey at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Semey, East Kazakhstan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Semey, East Kazakhstan?

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Semey on the morning of July 23, 1973 at 07:22 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 112km west-southwest of Semey at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Semey since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Semey, East Kazakhstan?

In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Semey. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.