Latest earthquakes near Kyrgyzstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Kyrgyzstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kyrgyzstan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kyrgyzstan (also known as Kyrgyzstan ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kyrgyzstan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kyrgyzstan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kyrgyzstan and elsewhere.
Nov 23, 2023 04:01PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit 256km from Dushanbe in Tajikistan on Thursday Afternoon.
Nov 22, 2023 10:13PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck 101km from Kashgar in China.
Nov 13, 2023 06:16PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon 131km from Khorugh in Tajikistan.
Nov 8, 2023 12:52AM
Shallow M4.8 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night 186km from Kashgar in China.
Nov 8, 2023 12:31AM
Shallow M4.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night 181km from Kashgar in China.
Nov 8, 2023 12:15AM
Shallow M4.8 AFTERSHOCK hit 192km from Kashgar in China on Wednesday Night.
Kyrgyzstan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kyrgyzstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 173 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kyrgyzstan roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kyrgyzstan in 2016. A total of 304 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kyrgyzstan that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kyrgyzstan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kyrgyzstan 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 | 1644 | 94.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 84 | 4.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kyrgyzstan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kyrgyzstan occurred on Dec 7, 2015 13:50 local time (Asia/Bishkek timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south of Osh, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kyrgyzstan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 4, 1911 04:24, 181 kilometers (112 mi) south of Bishkek. It is the strongest earthquake near Kyrgyzstan in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan.
Earthquakes by region of Kyrgyzstan
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kyrgyzstan.
When was the last earthquake in Kyrgyzstan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyrgyzstan on the afternoon of November 29, 2023 at 16:59 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south-southeast of Osh at a depth of 128km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kyrgyzstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kyrgyzstan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyrgyzstan on the night of January 4, 1911 at 04:24 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 181km east of Bishkek at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kyrgyzstan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kyrgyzstan?
In the past 10 years, 1733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kyrgyzstan. This averages to 173 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
