Seismic Activity in Kyrgyzstan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.0 event near 69 km E of Chayek, Kyrgyzstan.
Earthquakes in Kyrgyzstan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.0
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Kyrgyzstan
Over the past 30 days, Kyrgyzstan has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 2 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 99.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-08-15 2026-08-15 16:47:26 UTC | 4.1mb | 49 km N of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.619°, 73.921° | 99.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 49 km N of Murghob, Tajikistan on August 15, 2026 at 16:47 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-12 2026-08-12 07:14:51 UTC | 5.0mb | 69 km E of Chayek, Kyrgyzstan 42.005°, 75.354° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 12, 2026 at 07:14 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 69 km E of Chayek, Kyrgyzstan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Kyrgyzstan over the past 30 days. See the M5.0 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
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)39
Largest (30 Days)
M5.0
69 km E of Chayek, Kyrgyzstan
2026-08-12
Largest in 2026
M5.4
57 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan
2026-01-08
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan lies in the tectonically active Tien Shan mountain range with frequent earthquakes from ongoing continental collision.
Kyrgyzstan Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan has recorded 39 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Kyrgyzstan in 2026 was a magnitude 5.4 event near Murghob, Tajikistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Kyrgyzstan?
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Kyrgyzstan region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Kyrgyzstan?
The largest recent earthquake in the Kyrgyzstan area was a magnitude 5.0 event that occurred 69 km E of Chayek, Kyrgyzstan.
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