Latest earthquakes near Balqash, Karaganda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balqash, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balqash? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balqash, it will show up within minutes.
Balqash Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balqash, Karaganda in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Balqash in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Balqash 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 | 6 | 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 Balqash
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balqash 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 Balqash in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Balqash, Karaganda 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 Balqash.
Nearest earthquakes from Balqash
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Balqash, Karaganda. 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 Balqash.
When was the last earthquake in Balqash, Karaganda?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Balqash 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 Balqash, Karaganda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balqash, Karaganda?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Balqash on the night of December 31, 2017 at 01:06 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 183km east-southeast of Balqash at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balqash since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balqash, Karaganda?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balqash. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
