Latest earthquakes near Khujand, Sughd today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khujand, Sughd, Tajikistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khujand? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khujand (also known as Хужант), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Khujand Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khujand. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khujand and elsewhere.
Oct 7, 2025 04:35PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Rustāq in Afghanistan.
Khujand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khujand, Sughd in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khujand roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khujand in 2017. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khujand that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khujand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khujand 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 | 479 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khujand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khujand 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 Khujand 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 Khujand 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 Khujand, Sughd 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 Khujand.
Nearest earthquakes from Khujand
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khujand, Sughd. 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 Khujand.
When was the last earthquake in Khujand, Sughd?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Khujand on the evening of December 8, 2025 at 19:15 local time (Asia/Dushanbe). The center of this earthquake was located 76km east-southeast of Khujand at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khujand, Sughd in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khujand, Sughd?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Khujand 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 Khujand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khujand, Sughd?
In the past 10 years, 505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khujand. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
