Latest earthquakes near Dushanbe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dushanbe, Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dushanbe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dushanbe (also known as Душанбе), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dushanbe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dushanbe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dushanbe and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2025 01:29AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Oct 7, 2025 04:35PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Rustāq in Afghanistan.
Dushanbe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dushanbe in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 159 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dushanbe roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dushanbe in 2016. A total of 178 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dushanbe that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dushanbe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dushanbe 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 | 1518 | 95.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 69 | 4.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dushanbe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dushanbe occurred on Mar 21, 2023 21:47 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-east of Dushanbe, at a depth of 192 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dushanbe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1909 02:13, 283 kilometers (176 mi) south-east of Dushanbe. It is the strongest earthquake near Dushanbe 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 Dushanbe 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 Dushanbe.
Nearest earthquakes from Dushanbe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dushanbe. 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 Dushanbe.
When was the last earthquake in Dushanbe?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dushanbe on the night of December 10, 2025 at 00:00 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-east of Dushanbe at a depth of 190km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dushanbe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dushanbe?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dushanbe on the night of July 8, 1909 at 02:13 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-southeast of Dushanbe at a depth of 200km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dushanbe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dushanbe?
In the past 10 years, 1595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dushanbe. This averages to 160 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
