Latest earthquakes near Osh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Osh, Kyrgyzstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Osh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Osh (also known as 奧什), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Osh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Osh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Osh and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2024 12:09AM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.0 Earthquake hit 136km from Aksu in China on Tuesday Night.
Osh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Osh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 110 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Osh roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Osh in 2016. A total of 243 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Osh 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 Osh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Osh 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 | 1042 | 94.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 5.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Osh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Osh 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 Osh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 10, 1949 09:53, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south of Osh. It is the strongest earthquake near Osh 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 Osh 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 Osh.
Nearest earthquakes from Osh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Osh. 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 Osh.
When was the last earthquake in Osh?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Osh on the afternoon of October 11, 2024 at 14:47 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-southeast of Osh at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Osh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Osh?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Osh on the morning of July 10, 1949 at 09:53 local time (Asia/Bishkek). The center of this earthquake was located 225km southwest of Osh at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Osh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Osh?
In the past 10 years, 1104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Osh. This averages to 110 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
