Latest earthquakes near Sughd, Tajikistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sughd, Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sughd? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sughd (also known as Вилояти Суғд), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sughd Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sughd. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sughd and elsewhere.
Nov 23, 2024 01:33PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon 275km from Dushanbe in Tajikistan.
Sughd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sughd, Tajikistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sughd roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sughd in 2017. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sughd that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sughd in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sughd 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 | 453 | 94.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sughd
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sughd occurred on May 3, 2017 09:47 local time (Asia/Dushanbe timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) east-southeast of Khujand, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sughd in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 10, 1949 09:53, 161 kilometers (100 mi) east-southeast of Khujand. It is the strongest earthquake near Sughd 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 Sughd, 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 Sughd.
Earthquakes by city in Sughd
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sughd, Tajikistan.
Use this regional Sughd earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Istaravshan, Konibodom, Qayroqqum, Isfara, Panjakent, Buston, Taboshar and Proletar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sughd.
When was the last earthquake in Sughd, Tajikistan?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sughd on the evening of December 18, 2024 at 18:11 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north of Khujand at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sughd, Tajikistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sughd, Tajikistan?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sughd on the morning of July 10, 1949 at 09:53 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south-east of Khujand at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sughd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sughd, Tajikistan?
In the past 10 years, 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sughd. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
