Latest earthquakes near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khorugh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khorugh, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Khorugh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khorugh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khorugh and elsewhere.
Jan 19, 2026 11:21AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon 24mi from China.
Jan 9, 2026 02:14AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Night 179km from Khorugh in Tajikistan.
Jan 8, 2026 10:00PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 266km from Khorugh in Tajikistan on Thursday Evening.
Jan 7, 2026 12:17AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK hit 274km from Kashgar in China on Wednesday Night.
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.
Khorugh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2874 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 287 earthquakes per year, or 23 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 7 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 | 2747 | 95.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 116 | 4.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 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 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 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) east-northeast of Khorugh. It is the strongest earthquake near Khorugh 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 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 night of January 28, 2026 at 04:32 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east-northeast of Khorugh at a depth of 155km 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, 2874 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khorugh. This averages to 287 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
