Latest earthquakes near Balkan, Turkmenistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balkan, Turkmenistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balkan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balkan (also known as Balkan welaýaty), it will show up within minutes.
Balkan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balkan, Turkmenistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balkan roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Balkan in 2017. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Balkan that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Balkan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Balkan 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 | 135 | 92.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.53% |
| 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 Balkan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balkan occurred on Oct 26, 2016 19:15 local time (Asia/Ashgabat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 12 kilometers (7 mi) east-southeast of Balkanabat, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Balkan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 1946 02:47, 41 kilometers (25 mi) east-southeast of Balkanabat. It is the strongest earthquake near Balkan 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 Balkan, 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 Balkan.
Earthquakes by city in Balkan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Balkan, Turkmenistan.
Use this regional Balkan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Türkmenbaşy, Gumdag and Bereket.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Balkan.
When was the last earthquake in Balkan, Turkmenistan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkan on the evening of December 18, 2024 at 22:14 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west of Balkanabat at a depth of 51km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balkan, Turkmenistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balkan, Turkmenistan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkan on the night of November 5, 1946 at 02:47 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 41km north-east of Balkanabat at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balkan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balkan, Turkmenistan?
In the past 10 years, 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balkan. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
