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.
Sughd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 483 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 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 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 | 459 | 95.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.76% |
| 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 Nov 3, 1946 00:28, 250 kilometers (155 mi) east-southeast of Khujand. It is the strongest earthquake near Sughd 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 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Sughd on the afternoon of January 2, 2025 at 13:06 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 205km east-southeast of Khujand at a depth of 10km 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 night of November 3, 1946 at 00:28 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 250km north-east of Khujand at a depth of 25km 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, 483 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.
