Latest earthquakes near Turkistan, Kazakhstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Turkistan, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Turkistan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Turkistan, it will show up within minutes.
Turkistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Turkistan, Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Turkistan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Turkistan 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 | 36 | 97.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 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 Turkistan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Turkistan occurred on Jan 29, 2021 22:49 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) south-east of Turkestan, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Turkistan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 4, 1929 01:29, 134 kilometers (83 mi) south-east of Turkestan. It is the strongest earthquake near Turkistan 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 Turkistan, 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 Turkistan.
Earthquakes by city in Turkistan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Use this regional Turkistan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kentau, Arys, Belyye Vody, Chardara, Saryaghash, Lenger and Turar Ryskulov.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Turkistan.
When was the last earthquake in Turkistan, Kazakhstan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Turkistan on the afternoon of March 28, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southeast of Turkestan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Turkistan, Kazakhstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Turkistan, Kazakhstan?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Turkistan on the night of June 4, 1929 at 01:29 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 134km west-southwest of Turkestan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Turkistan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Turkistan, Kazakhstan?
In the past 10 years, 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Turkistan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 99 days.
