Seismic Activity in Turkmenistan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.8 event near 25 km ESE of Qarnābād, Iran.
Earthquakes in Turkmenistan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.8
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Turkmenistan
Over the past 30 days, Turkmenistan 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). 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 days ago 2026-08-14 08:29:05 UTC | 4.2mb | 35 km WSW of Neyshābūr, Iran 36.118°, 58.421° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 35 km WSW of Neyshābūr, Iran on August 14, 2026 at 08:29 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-30 2026-07-30 08:07:14 UTC | 4.8mb | 25 km ESE of Qarnābād, Iran 36.725°, 54.854° | 10.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 30, 2026 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 25 km ESE of Qarnābād, Iran. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Turkmenistan over the past 30 days. See the M4.8 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+)7
Largest (30 Days)
M4.8
25 km ESE of Qarnābād, Iran
2026-07-30
Largest in 2026
M5.1
60 km N of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
2026-03-11
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan experiences earthquakes from the Kopet Dag mountain range along the Iran border. The 1948 Ashgabat earthquake killed over 100,000 people.
Turkmenistan Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Turkmenistan has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Turkmenistan in 2026 was a magnitude 5.1 event near Balkanabat, Turkmenistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Turkmenistan?
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Turkmenistan region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Turkmenistan?
The largest recent earthquake in the Turkmenistan area was a magnitude 4.8 event that occurred 25 km ESE of Qarnābād, Iran.
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