Latest earthquakes near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan today
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Recent Khorugh Earthquake News
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Khorugh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2890 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 289 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khorugh roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khorugh in 2016. A total of 426 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khorugh 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 Khorugh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Khorugh 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 | 2761 | 95.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 117 | 4.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khorugh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khorugh occurred on Dec 7, 2015 12:50 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) north-east of Khorugh, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khorugh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 01:11, 160 kilometers (99 mi) north-east of Khorugh. It is the strongest earthquake near Khorugh 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 Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan 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 Khorugh.
Nearest earthquakes from Khorugh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan. 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 Khorugh.
When was the last earthquake in Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorugh on the morning of December 3, 2025 at 10:30 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 64km east of Khorugh at a depth of 166km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Khorugh 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 Khorugh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan?
In the past 10 years, 2890 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khorugh. This averages to 289 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.

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