Earthquakes in Tajikistan
Tajikistan appears infrequently in the record, with just 4 events in the past 30 days, and 6 of the events on record reached magnitude 5 or above — the level at which damage becomes a genuine concern for vulnerable construction.
78 earthquakes have been recorded in Tajikistan in our catalogue, 4 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.4 and the average focal depth 81 km. 78 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 6 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Tajikistan in this period was a magnitude 5.8 event near Rasht, Tajikistan on 13 April 2025, at a depth of 13 km. A magnitude 5.8 earthquake radiates roughly 7,558 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Khorugh (24), Murghob (18), Rasht (17), Karakenja (4), Ishqoshim (3).
46% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 54% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 199 km beneath Khorugh, Tajikistan on 20 July 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 72 in the magnitude 4 range, 6 in the magnitude 5 range.
The busiest single day was 08 January 2026, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Tajikistan
78 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Tajikistan
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Tajikistan?
78 earthquakes are recorded in Tajikistan in our catalogue, including 4 in the past 30 days and 78 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Tajikistan?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.8 event near Rasht, Tajikistan on 13 April 2025.
Is Tajikistan at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Tajikistan shows 78 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Tajikistan by month
Event counts for Tajikistan reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.