Latest earthquakes near Karaganda, Kazakhstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karaganda, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karaganda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karaganda (also known as Қарағанды облысы), it will show up within minutes.
Karaganda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karaganda, Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karaganda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Karaganda 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 | 14 | 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 Karaganda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karaganda occurred on Dec 31, 2017 01:06 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 183 kilometers (114 mi) east-southeast of Balqash, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karaganda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.8 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 2014 12:30, 29 kilometers (18 mi) east-southeast of Karagandy. It is the strongest earthquake near Karaganda 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 Karaganda, 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 Karaganda.
Earthquakes by city in Karaganda
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
Use this regional Karaganda earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Soran, Shakhtinsk and Abay.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karaganda.
When was the last earthquake in Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Karaganda on the morning of October 30, 2024 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 79km north-northeast of Balqash at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karaganda, Kazakhstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Karaganda on the afternoon of June 21, 2014 at 12:30 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 29km south-southwest of Karagandy at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karaganda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karaganda. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
