Latest earthquakes near Samarkand, Samarqand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Samarkand, Samarqand, Uzbekistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samarkand? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samarkand (also known as Samarqand), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Samarkand Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Samarkand. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Samarkand 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.
Samarkand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samarkand, Samarqand 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 Samarkand roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samarkand in 2020. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samarkand 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 Samarkand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Samarkand 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 | 136 | 96.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.55% |
| 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 Samarkand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samarkand 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 Samarkand 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 Samarkand 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 Samarkand, Samarqand 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 Samarkand.
Nearest earthquakes from Samarkand
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Samarkand, Samarqand. 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 Samarkand.
When was the last earthquake in Samarkand, Samarqand?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Samarkand on the morning of November 24, 2025 at 08:16 local time (Asia/Samarkand). The center of this earthquake was located 284km east-southeast of Samarkand at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samarkand, Samarqand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samarkand, Samarqand?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Samarkand 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 Samarkand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samarkand, Samarqand?
In the past 10 years, 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samarkand. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
