Latest earthquakes near Khatlon, Tajikistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khatlon, Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khatlon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khatlon (also known as Вилояти Хатлон), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Khatlon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khatlon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khatlon and elsewhere.
Nov 13, 2024 10:13AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:56PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Khatlon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2568 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khatlon, Tajikistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 256 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khatlon roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khatlon in 2015. A total of 300 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khatlon that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khatlon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Khatlon 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 | 2456 | 95.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 101 | 3.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khatlon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khatlon occurred on Oct 26, 2015 14:09 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 163 kilometers (101 mi) south-southeast of Kŭlob, at a depth of 231 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khatlon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 01:11, 203 kilometers (126 mi) south-southeast of Kŭlob. It is the strongest earthquake near Khatlon in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Khatlon, 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 Khatlon.
Earthquakes by city in Khatlon
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Khatlon, Tajikistan.
Use this regional Khatlon earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bokhtar, Danghara, Moskovskiy, Farkhor, Hulbuk, Chubek, Kolkhozobod, Norak, Yovon and Vakhsh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Khatlon.
When was the last earthquake in Khatlon, Tajikistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Khatlon on the night of November 20, 2024 at 03:53 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north of Kŭlob at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khatlon, Tajikistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khatlon, Tajikistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Khatlon on the night of November 16, 1921 at 01:11 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 203km south-southeast of Kŭlob at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khatlon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khatlon, Tajikistan?
In the past 10 years, 2568 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khatlon. This averages to 257 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
