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.
Zhambyl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 143 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 25 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 | 141 | 98.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.4% |
| 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 Aug 5, 2025 18:44 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south-southeast of Taraz, at a depth of 10 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) south-southeast of Taraz. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhambyl 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 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.
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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhambyl on the afternoon of January 23, 2026 at 16:13 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 212km south-southwest 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, 143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhambyl. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
