Latest earthquakes near Batken, Kyrgyzstan today
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Batken Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1168 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 116 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 8 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 | 1103 | 94.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 5.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 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 Dec 7, 2015 13:50 local time (Asia/Bishkek timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) south-southeast of Kyzyl-Kyya, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Batken in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 10, 1949 09:53, 163 kilometers (101 mi) south-southeast of Kyzyl-Kyya. It is the strongest earthquake near Batken in the past 124 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Batken on the evening of September 29, 2024 at 19:48 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 296km southwest of Kyzyl-Kyya at a depth of 33km 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 morning of July 10, 1949 at 09:53 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 163km southwest of Kyzyl-Kyya at a depth of 20km 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, 1168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Batken. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
