Latest earthquakes near Shymkent today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shymkent, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shymkent? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shymkent (also known as Чымкент), it will show up within minutes.
Shymkent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shymkent in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shymkent in 2016. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shymkent 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 Shymkent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shymkent 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 | 118 | 98.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.67% |
| 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 Shymkent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shymkent occurred on Aug 5, 2025 18:44 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) east-southeast of Shymkent, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shymkent in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 3, 1946 00:28, 192 kilometers (119 mi) east-southeast of Shymkent. It is the strongest earthquake near Shymkent in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shymkent 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 Shymkent.
Nearest earthquakes from Shymkent
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shymkent. 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 Shymkent.
When was the last earthquake in Shymkent?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shymkent on the evening of May 24, 2026 at 18:05 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 142km south of Shymkent at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shymkent in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shymkent?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Shymkent on the night of November 3, 1946 at 00:28 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 192km east-southeast of Shymkent at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shymkent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shymkent?
In the past 10 years, 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shymkent. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
