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Earthquakes in Kazakhstan
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Kazakhstan; the largest was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 60 km SE of Narynkol, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan on 30 Aug 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 1
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 2
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4ml | 8 km SE of Almaty, Kazakhstan |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5mb | 60 km SE of Narynkol, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan | |
| 3.4ml | 8 km SE of Almaty, Kazakhstan |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Kazakhstan.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Kazakhstan?
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Kazakhstan, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 1 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Kazakhstan?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 60 km SE of Narynkol, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan on 30 Aug 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Kazakhstan since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 6.6 earthquake on 14 Jun 1990 (47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Kazakhstan?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.