Latest earthquakes near Toshkent, Uzbekistan today
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Toshkent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 471 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Toshkent, Uzbekistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Toshkent roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Toshkent in 2017. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Toshkent that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Toshkent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Toshkent 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 | 447 | 94.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Toshkent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Toshkent occurred on May 3, 2017 09:47 local time (Asia/Tashkent timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) south-east of Tashkent, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Toshkent in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 10, 1949 09:53, 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-east of Tashkent. It is the strongest earthquake near Toshkent 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 Toshkent, 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 Toshkent.
Earthquakes by city in Toshkent
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Toshkent, Uzbekistan.
Use this regional Toshkent earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bekobod, Yangiyŭl, Parkent, Ohangaron, Piskent, Qibray, Iskandar, Salor, Bektemir, Yangiobod, Zafar, G‘azalkent, Chinoz, Tŭytepa and Bo‘ka.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Toshkent.
When was the last earthquake in Toshkent, Uzbekistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Toshkent on the night of November 20, 2024 at 03:53 local time (Asia/Tashkent). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south-southeast of Tashkent at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Toshkent, Uzbekistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Toshkent, Uzbekistan?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Toshkent on the morning of July 10, 1949 at 09:53 local time (Asia/Tashkent). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south-southeast of Tashkent at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Toshkent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Toshkent, Uzbekistan?
In the past 10 years, 471 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Toshkent. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
