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.
Taraz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taraz roughly every 26 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 | 137 | 98.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.44% |
| 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 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 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) south-southeast of Taraz. It is the strongest earthquake near Taraz 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taraz.
When was the last earthquake in Taraz, Zhambyl?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Taraz on the afternoon of February 15, 2026 at 16:14 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south-southwest 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, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taraz. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
