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Latest earthquakes near Batken, Kyrgyzstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Batken, Kyrgyzstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Batken? If an earthquake is happening right now near Batken, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Batken Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Batken. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Batken and elsewhere.
Jun 3, 2026 12:58PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 166km from Khorugh in Tajikistan.
Batken Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Batken, Kyrgyzstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 112 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Batken roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Batken in 2016. A total of 249 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Batken 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 Batken in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Batken 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 | 1074 | 95.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 4.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Batken
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Batken occurred on Feb 23, 2023 06:37 local time (Asia/Bishkek timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-southeast of Kyzyl-Kyya, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Batken in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 3, 1946 00:28, 173 kilometers (107 mi) south-southeast of Kyzyl-Kyya. It is the strongest earthquake near Batken 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 Batken, 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 Batken.
Earthquakes by city in Batken
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Batken, Kyrgyzstan.
Use this regional Batken earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Iradan, Razzakov and Suluktu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Batken.
When was the last earthquake in Batken, Kyrgyzstan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Batken on the afternoon of June 3, 2026 at 12:58 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south of Kyzyl-Kyya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Batken, Kyrgyzstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Batken, Kyrgyzstan?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Batken on the night of November 3, 1946 at 00:28 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 173km north of Kyzyl-Kyya at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Batken since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Batken, Kyrgyzstan?
In the past 10 years, 1129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Batken. This averages to 113 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
