Latest earthquakes near Balkanabat, Balkan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balkanabat, Balkan, Turkmenistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balkanabat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balkanabat (also known as Nebit-Dag), it will show up within minutes.
Balkanabat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balkanabat, Balkan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balkanabat roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Balkanabat in 2017. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Balkanabat 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 Balkanabat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Balkanabat 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 | 128 | 92.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 7.25% |
| 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 Balkanabat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balkanabat 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 Balkanabat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Dec 6, 2000 22:11, 38 kilometers (24 mi) east-southeast of Balkanabat. It is the strongest earthquake near Balkanabat 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 Balkanabat, Balkan 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 Balkanabat.
Nearest earthquakes from Balkanabat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Balkanabat, Balkan. 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 Balkanabat.
When was the last earthquake in Balkanabat, Balkan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkanabat on the morning of July 18, 2025 at 09:46 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south of Balkanabat at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balkanabat, Balkan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balkanabat, Balkan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Balkanabat on the evening of December 6, 2000 at 22:11 local time (Asia/Ashgabat). The center of this earthquake was located 38km east of Balkanabat at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balkanabat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balkanabat, Balkan?
In the past 10 years, 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balkanabat. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
