Latest earthquakes near Ashgabat, Aşgabat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ashgabat, Aşgabat, Turkmenistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ashgabat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ashgabat (also known as Aşgabat), it will show up within minutes.
Ashgabat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ashgabat, Aşgabat 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 Ashgabat in 2021. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ashgabat 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 | 108 | 93.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.09% |
| 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 Ashgabat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat, Aşgabat 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 Ashgabat.
Nearest earthquakes from Ashgabat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ashgabat, Aşgabat. 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 Ashgabat.
When was the last earthquake in Ashgabat, Aşgabat?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashgabat on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 17:07 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 64km south-southwest of Ashgabat at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ashgabat, Aşgabat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ashgabat, Aşgabat?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ashgabat, Aşgabat?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ashgabat. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
