Seismic Activity in Kazakhstan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.4 event near 48 km NNE of Sarykemer, Kazakhstan.
Earthquakes in Kazakhstan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.4
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Kazakhstan
Over the past 30 days, Kazakhstan has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 days ago 2026-07-09 19:59:35 UTC | 4.0mb | 32 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan 42.363°, 70.865° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 32 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan on July 9, 2026 at 19:59 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-03 2026-07-03 23:40:55 UTC | 4.4mb | 48 km NNE of Sarykemer, Kazakhstan 43.409°, 71.713° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 3, 2026 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 48 km NNE of Sarykemer, Kazakhstan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Kazakhstan over the past 30 days. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)3
Largest (30 Days)
M4.4
48 km NNE of Sarykemer, Kazakhstan
2026-07-03
Largest in 2026
M4.5
14 km SSE of Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan
2026-05-26
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan experiences earthquakes primarily in its southern and eastern mountainous regions near the Tien Shan and Altai ranges.
Kazakhstan Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Kazakhstan has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Kazakhstan in 2026 was a magnitude 4.5 event near Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Kazakhstan?
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Kazakhstan region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Kazakhstan?
The largest recent earthquake in the Kazakhstan area was a magnitude 4.4 event that occurred 48 km NNE of Sarykemer, Kazakhstan.
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