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.
Recent Gorno-Badakhshan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gorno-Badakhshan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gorno-Badakhshan and elsewhere.
Aug 19, 2026 12:51AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Aug 13, 2026 05:35AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit 22mi from China on Thursday Night.
Jun 27, 2026 06:34PM
On Saturday Evening a Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Nov 3, 2025 01:29AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Sep 4, 2025 09:56PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Sep 1, 2025 12:17AM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Gorno-Badakhshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2768 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 276 earthquakes per year, or 23 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 7 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 | 2638 | 95.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 120 | 4.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Feb 23, 2023 05:37 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Khorugh, at a depth of 9 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) east-northeast of Khorugh. It is the strongest earthquake near Gorno-Badakhshan 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 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorno-Badakhshan on the morning of August 30, 2026 at 09:06 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 120km south of Khorugh at a depth of 119km 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, 2768 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gorno-Badakhshan. This averages to 277 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
