Latest earthquakes near Zhambyl, Kazakhstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhambyl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhambyl, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 08:11 Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 287 km SSE from Taraz |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 06:16 Almaty) |
M 4.0 | 249 km SW from Taraz |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 19:17 Almaty) |
M 2.2 | 250 km SSE from Taraz |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Almaty) |
M 3.0 | 222 km SSW from Taraz |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 01:29 Almaty) |
M 2.6 | 284 km SSE from Taraz |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 17:25 Almaty) |
M 2.9 | 225 km SSW from Taraz |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 01:01 Almaty) |
M 2.8 | 248 km SSE from Taraz |
| 47 days ago (Feb 7 17:50 Almaty) |
M 3.1 | 288 km SE from Taraz |
| 47 days ago (Feb 7 16:50 Almaty) |
M 2.2 | 219 km SSW from Taraz |
| 48 days ago (Feb 6 17:07 Almaty) |
M 2.9 | 223 km SSW from Taraz |
| 48 days ago (Feb 6 15:37 Almaty) |
M 2.4 | 213 km SSW from Taraz |
| 49 days ago (Feb 5 17:40 Almaty) |
M 2.7 | 223 km SSW from Taraz |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 17:20 Almaty) |
M 3.0 | 211 km SSW from Taraz |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 16:47 Almaty) |
M 2.1 | 204 km SSW from Taraz |
| 51 days ago (Feb 3 13:07 Almaty) |
M 2.4 | 178 km SSE from Taraz |
| 52 days ago (Feb 2 15:44 Almaty) |
M 2.3 | 208 km SSW from Taraz |
| 66 days ago (Jan 19 19:20 Almaty) |
M 2.4 | 271 km SE from Taraz |
| 67 days ago (Jan 18 16:33 Almaty) |
M 2.4 | 211 km SSW from Taraz |
| 68 days ago (Jan 17 16:19 Almaty) |
M 2.2 | 223 km SSW from Taraz |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 15:20 Almaty) |
M 2.3 | 225 km SSW from Taraz |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 09:54 Almaty) |
M 2.7 | 168 km SSE from Taraz |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 19:23 Almaty) |
M 2.6 | 144 km SSE from Taraz |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 18:28 Almaty) |
M 3.6 | 268 km E from Taraz |
| 73 days ago (Jan 12 22:36 Almaty) |
M 3.2 | 272 km SE from Taraz |
| 74 days ago (Jan 11 20:46 Almaty) |
M 2.5 | 288 km SSE from Taraz |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zhambyl
Zhambyl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhambyl, Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zhambyl roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zhambyl in 2016. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zhambyl 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 Zhambyl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zhambyl 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 | 145 | 97.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.03% |
| 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 Zhambyl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhambyl occurred on Dec 7, 2015 14:30 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) east-southeast of Taraz, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhambyl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 3, 1946 00:28, 128 kilometers (80 mi) east-southeast of Taraz. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhambyl in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zhambyl, 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 Zhambyl.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2015 14:30 (Almaty) |
M 5.5 | 296 km ESE from Taraz |
| Dec 1, 2015 12:13 (Almaty) |
M 5.1 | 230 km SE from Taraz |
| Jan 29, 2021 22:49 (Almaty) |
M 5.0 | 185 km SSW from Taraz |
| Apr 16, 2016 08:39 (Almaty) |
M 4.8 | 214 km S from Taraz |
| Mar 14, 2019 03:32 (Almaty) |
M 4.8 | 259 km SW from Taraz |
| May 26, 2016 06:30 (Almaty) |
M 4.7 | 192 km SSE from Taraz |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 08:11 Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 287 km SSE from Taraz |
| Mar 26, 2020 10:44 (Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 251 km SSW from Taraz |
| Nov 12, 2020 14:27 (Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 293 km SE from Taraz |
| Oct 21, 2020 05:08 (Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 236 km SE from Taraz |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zhambyl
Earthquakes by city in Zhambyl
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan.
Use this regional Zhambyl earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chu, Karatau, Zhangatas, Merke and Sarykemer.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zhambyl.
When was the last earthquake in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhambyl on the morning of March 12, 2025 at 08:11 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south-southeast of Taraz at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhambyl, Kazakhstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhambyl, Kazakhstan?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhambyl on the night of November 3, 1946 at 00:28 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 128km south-southeast of Taraz at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhambyl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhambyl, Kazakhstan?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhambyl. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
