Latest earthquakes near Ahal, Turkmenistan today
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Recent Ahal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ahal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ahal and elsewhere.
Oct 15, 2023 08:36AM
On Sunday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 11, 2023 05:41AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 12:12PM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 11:41AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Ahal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ahal, Turkmenistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ahal in 2017. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ahal that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ahal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ahal 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 | 73 | 92.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ahal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ahal occurred on Apr 5, 2017 11:09 local time (Asia/Ashgabat timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) south of Tejen, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ahal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on May 1, 1929 19:37, 264 kilometers (164 mi) south of Tejen. It is the strongest earthquake near Ahal 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 Ahal, Turkmenistan 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 Ahal.
Earthquakes by city in Ahal
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ahal, Turkmenistan.
Use this regional Ahal earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Abadan, Änew, Baharly and Kaka.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ahal.
When was the last earthquake in Ahal, Turkmenistan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahal on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 17:07 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of Tejen at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ahal, Turkmenistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ahal, Turkmenistan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahal on the evening of May 1, 1929 at 19:37 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west-northwest of Tejen at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ahal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ahal, Turkmenistan?
In the past 10 years, 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ahal. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
