Latest earthquakes near Taraz, Zhambyl today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taraz, Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taraz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taraz, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 08:11 Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 287 km SSE from Taraz |
| 15 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 |
| 72 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 Taraz
Taraz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taraz, Zhambyl 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 Taraz roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taraz in 2016. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taraz 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 Taraz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Taraz 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 Taraz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taraz 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 Taraz 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 Taraz 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 Taraz, Zhambyl 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 Taraz.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 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 Taraz
Nearest earthquakes from Taraz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taraz, Zhambyl. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2016 18:42 (Almaty) |
M 4.1 | 40 km E from Taraz |
| Feb 29, 2016 23:29 (Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 47 km SSE from Taraz |
| Jan 10, 2020 06:07 (Almaty) |
M 4.3 | 63 km SE from Taraz |
| Oct 4, 2024 09:30 (Almaty) |
M 4.0 | 62 km ESE from Taraz |
| Mar 31, 2021 07:43 (Almaty) |
M 4.5 | 73 km SSW from Taraz |
| Sep 1, 2019 14:17 (Almaty) |
M 4.6 | 79 km S from Taraz |
| Mar 9, 2017 04:33 (Almaty) |
M 4.0 | 83 km NNE from Taraz |
| Dec 6, 2018 04:17 (Almaty) |
M 4.0 | 83 km SSE from Taraz |
| Nov 21, 2015 08:35 (Almaty) |
M 4.2 | 87 km S from Taraz |
| May 16, 2017 15:07 (Almaty) |
M 4.5 | 88 km SSE from Taraz |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Taraz
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taraz.
When was the last earthquake in Taraz, Zhambyl?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Taraz 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 Taraz, Zhambyl in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taraz, Zhambyl?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Taraz 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 Taraz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taraz, Zhambyl?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taraz. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
