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Latest earthquakes near Tajikistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tajikistan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tajikistan (also known as Тоҷикистон), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 hours ago (Apr 16 04:14 Dushanbe) |
M 5.6 | 326 km SSE from Dushanbe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 15 20:07 Dushanbe) |
M 4.2 | 30 km ENE from Khorugh |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 22:11 Dushanbe) |
M 4.2 | 235 km E from Khujand |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 05:44 Dushanbe) |
M 4.3 | 145 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 22:11 Dushanbe) |
M 4.1 | 175 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 19:34 Dushanbe) |
M 4.7 | 178 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 12:14 Dushanbe) |
M 4.7 | 161 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 10:06 Dushanbe) |
M 4.2 | 179 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 09:24 Dushanbe) |
M 5.8 | 172 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 4 days ago (Apr 12 11:54 Dushanbe) |
M 4.3 | 82 km SSE from Khorugh |
| 6 days ago (Apr 10 18:16 Dushanbe) |
M 4.0 | 91 km SSW from Khorugh |
| 9 days ago (Apr 7 03:44 Dushanbe) |
M 4.0 | 190 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 14 days ago (Apr 2 04:23 Dushanbe) |
M 4.6 | 276 km SE from Dushanbe |
| 15 days ago (Apr 1 04:26 Dushanbe) |
M 4.1 | 62 km E from Khorugh |
| 18 days ago (Mar 29 04:46 Dushanbe) |
M 4.3 | 100 km SSW from Khorugh |
| 18 days ago (Mar 29 04:21 Dushanbe) |
M 4.2 | 287 km SE from Dushanbe |
| 19 days ago (Mar 28 15:56 Dushanbe) |
M 5.0 | 391 km NE from Khujand |
| 19 days ago (Mar 28 06:17 Dushanbe) |
M 4.3 | 239 km NE from Khujand |
| 20 days ago (Mar 27 13:28 Dushanbe) |
M 4.9 | 117 km SSW from Khorugh |
| 20 days ago (Mar 27 08:08 Dushanbe) |
M 4.3 | 285 km SE from Dushanbe |
| 21 days ago (Mar 26 07:25 Dushanbe) |
M 4.2 | 48 km SE from Khorugh |
| 21 days ago (Mar 26 06:40 Dushanbe) |
M 4.2 | 261 km ENE from Khorugh |
| 22 days ago (Mar 26 02:59 Dushanbe) |
M 4.0 | 287 km SE from Dushanbe |
| 22 days ago (Mar 25 17:55 Dushanbe) |
M 4.3 | 110 km ENE from Dushanbe |
| 24 days ago (Mar 23 11:20 Dushanbe) |
M 4.3 | 126 km SSW from Khorugh |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tajikistan
Recent Tajikistan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tajikistan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tajikistan and elsewhere.
Apr 16, 2025 04:14AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck 200km from Kabul in Afghanistan.
Apr 13, 2025 09:24AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck 172km from Dushanbe in Tajikistan.
Tajikistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tajikistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 313 earthquakes per year, or 26 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tajikistan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tajikistan in 2016. A total of 455 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tajikistan 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 | 2998 | 95.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 122 | 3.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tajikistan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tajikistan occurred on Oct 26, 2015 14:09 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-southeast of Dushanbe, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tajikistan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 01:11, 160 kilometers (99 mi) south-southeast of Khorugh. It is the strongest earthquake near Tajikistan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2015 14:09 (Dushanbe) |
M 7.5 | 264 km SSE from Dushanbe |
| Dec 7, 2015 12:50 (Dushanbe) |
M 7.2 | 134 km NE from Khorugh |
| Feb 23, 2023 05:37 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.9 | 160 km ENE from Khorugh |
| Apr 10, 2016 15:28 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.6 | 119 km SSW from Khorugh |
| Mar 21, 2023 21:47 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.5 | 294 km SE from Dushanbe |
| Jan 11, 2024 14:20 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.4 | 278 km SE from Dushanbe |
| Dec 26, 2015 00:14 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.3 | 117 km SSW from Khorugh |
| Jan 31, 2018 12:07 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.2 | 289 km SE from Dushanbe |
| May 9, 2018 15:41 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.2 | 57 km SSW from Khorugh |
| Dec 20, 2019 16:39 (Dushanbe) |
M 6.1 | 267 km SE from Dushanbe |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tajikistan
Earthquakes by region of Tajikistan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Tajikistan.
- Dushanbe (Душанбе)
- Gorno-Badakhshan (Вилояти Мухтори Кӯҳистони Бадахшон)
- Khatlon (Вилояти Хатлон)
- Republican Subordination (Ноҳияҳои тобеи ҷумҳурӣ)
- Sughd (Вилояти Суғд)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tajikistan.
When was the last earthquake in Tajikistan?
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tajikistan on the night of April 16, 2025 at 04:14 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 326km south-southeast of Dushanbe at a depth of 110km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tajikistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tajikistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tajikistan on the night of November 16, 1921 at 01:11 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-southwest of Khorugh at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tajikistan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tajikistan?
In the past 10 years, 3132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tajikistan. This averages to 313 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
