Latest earthquakes near Samarqand, Uzbekistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Samarqand, Uzbekistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samarqand? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samarqand (also known as Samarqand viloyati), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Samarqand Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Samarqand. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Samarqand and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2025 01:29AM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake hit near Mazār-e Sharīf in Afghanistan on Monday Night.
Oct 7, 2025 04:35PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Rustāq in Afghanistan.
Samarqand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samarqand, Uzbekistan 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 Samarqand roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samarqand in 2020. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samarqand that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Samarqand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Samarqand 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 | 137 | 96.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.52% |
| 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 Samarqand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samarqand occurred on Mar 23, 2023 01:07 local time (Asia/Samarkand timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) east of Samarkand, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samarqand in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Oct 21, 1907 08:51, 102 kilometers (63 mi) east of Samarkand. It is the strongest earthquake near Samarqand 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 Samarqand, Uzbekistan 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 Samarqand.
Earthquakes by city in Samarqand
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Samarqand, Uzbekistan.
Use this regional Samarqand earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri, Urgut Shahri, Oqtosh, Bulung’ur Shahri, Payshamba Shahri, Juma Shahri and Chelak.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samarqand.
When was the last earthquake in Samarqand, Uzbekistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Samarqand on the evening of December 8, 2025 at 19:15 local time (Asia/Samarkand). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east of Samarkand at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samarqand, Uzbekistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samarqand, Uzbekistan?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Samarqand on the morning of October 21, 1907 at 08:51 local time (Asia/Samarkand). The center of this earthquake was located 102km east-southeast of Samarkand at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samarqand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samarqand, Uzbekistan?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samarqand. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
