Latest earthquakes near Karakol, Issyk-Kul today
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Recent Karakol Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Karakol. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Karakol and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2025 01:44PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 155km from Aksu in China.
Karakol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 708 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karakol, Issyk-Kul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Karakol roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Karakol in 2024. A total of 258 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karakol that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karakol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Karakol 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 | 675 | 95.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 4.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Karakol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karakol occurred on Jan 23, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Bishkek timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 138 kilometers (86 mi) south of Karakol, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karakol in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 4, 1911 04:24, 138 kilometers (86 mi) south of Karakol. It is the strongest earthquake near Karakol 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 Karakol, Issyk-Kul 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 Karakol.
Nearest earthquakes from Karakol
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karakol, Issyk-Kul. 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 Karakol.
When was the last earthquake in Karakol, Issyk-Kul?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Karakol on the afternoon of February 17, 2026 at 16:08 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 121km north-northwest of Karakol at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karakol, Issyk-Kul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karakol, Issyk-Kul?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Karakol on the night of January 4, 1911 at 04:24 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 138km west-northwest of Karakol at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karakol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karakol, Issyk-Kul?
In the past 10 years, 708 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karakol. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
