Latest earthquakes near Bishkek today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bishkek? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bishkek (also known as Бишкек), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bishkek Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bishkek. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bishkek and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2025 01:44PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 155km from Aksu in China.
Bishkek Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 212 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bishkek in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bishkek roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bishkek in 2020. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bishkek 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 Bishkek in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bishkek 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 | 211 | 99.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 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 Bishkek
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bishkek occurred on Aug 5, 2025 19:44 local time (Asia/Bishkek timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) south-west of Bishkek, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bishkek in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 4, 1911 04:24, 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-west of Bishkek. It is the strongest earthquake near Bishkek 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 Bishkek 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 Bishkek.
Nearest earthquakes from Bishkek
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bishkek. 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 Bishkek.
When was the last earthquake in Bishkek?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bishkek on the afternoon of January 12, 2026 at 12:44 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 230km east of Bishkek at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bishkek in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bishkek?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bishkek 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 Bishkek since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bishkek?
In the past 10 years, 212 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bishkek. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
