Latest earthquakes near Aşgabat, Turkmenistan today
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Aşgabat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aşgabat, Turkmenistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aşgabat in 2021. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aşgabat that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aşgabat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Aşgabat 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 | 110 | 94.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aşgabat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aşgabat occurred on May 13, 2017 23:01 local time (Asia/Ashgabat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) west of Ashgabat, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aşgabat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 6, 1948 01:12, 15 kilometers (9 mi) west of Ashgabat. It is the strongest earthquake near Aşgabat 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 Aşgabat, 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 Aşgabat.
Earthquakes by city in Aşgabat
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aşgabat.
When was the last earthquake in Aşgabat, Turkmenistan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aşgabat on the evening of May 17, 2025 at 19:10 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 73km south-southwest of Ashgabat at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aşgabat, Turkmenistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aşgabat, Turkmenistan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aşgabat on the night of October 6, 1948 at 01:12 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 15km north of Ashgabat at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aşgabat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aşgabat, Turkmenistan?
In the past 10 years, 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aşgabat. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
