Latest earthquakes near Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gorno-Badakhshan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gorno-Badakhshan (also known as Вилояти Мухтори Кӯҳистони Бадахшон), it will show up within minutes.
Gorno-Badakhshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2950 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 295 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gorno-Badakhshan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gorno-Badakhshan in 2016. A total of 426 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gorno-Badakhshan 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 Gorno-Badakhshan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gorno-Badakhshan 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 | 2818 | 95.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 118 | 4.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gorno-Badakhshan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gorno-Badakhshan occurred on Oct 26, 2015 14:09 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 150 kilometers (93 mi) south-west of Khorugh, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gorno-Badakhshan 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-west of Khorugh. It is the strongest earthquake near Gorno-Badakhshan 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 Gorno-Badakhshan, 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 Gorno-Badakhshan.
Earthquakes by city in Gorno-Badakhshan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan.
Use this regional Gorno-Badakhshan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ishqoshim.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gorno-Badakhshan.
When was the last earthquake in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorno-Badakhshan on the night of February 22, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 132km south of Khorugh at a depth of 104km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorno-Badakhshan 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 Gorno-Badakhshan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan?
In the past 10 years, 2950 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gorno-Badakhshan. This averages to 295 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
