Latest earthquakes near Tashkent, Toshkent today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tashkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tashkent? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tashkent (also known as Ташкен), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tashkent Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tashkent. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tashkent and elsewhere.
Jun 3, 2026 11:58AM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 296km from Dushanbe in Tajikistan.
Tashkent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 285 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tashkent, Toshkent in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tashkent roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tashkent in 2017. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tashkent that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tashkent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tashkent 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 | 267 | 93.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 5.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tashkent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tashkent 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 Tashkent in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 3, 1946 00:28, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-east of Tashkent. It is the strongest earthquake near Tashkent in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tashkent, Toshkent 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 Tashkent.
Nearest earthquakes from Tashkent
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tashkent, Toshkent. 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 Tashkent.
When was the last earthquake in Tashkent, Toshkent?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tashkent on the evening of June 18, 2026 at 19:02 local time (Asia/Tashkent). The center of this earthquake was located 85km east of Tashkent at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tashkent, Toshkent in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tashkent, Toshkent?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tashkent on the night of November 3, 1946 at 00:28 local time (Asia/Tashkent). The center of this earthquake was located 225km east-northeast of Tashkent at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tashkent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tashkent, Toshkent?
In the past 10 years, 285 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tashkent. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
