Earthquakes Near Almaty
Within 300 km · past 12 months · M3+
The latest earthquake near Almaty was magnitude 3.3, 4 km west of Almaty (4 km W of Almaty, Kazakhstan), on 28 Sept 2026, 9:38 am local time. In the past 12 months the USGS recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ within 300 km; the strongest was M5.8.
- Magnitude 3–3.9
- 2
- Magnitude 4–4.9
- 11
- Magnitude 5–5.9
- 2
- Magnitude 6+
- 0
Recent earthquakes near Almaty
Times in Almaty local time.
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | From Almaty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | 4 km W of Almaty, Kazakhstan | 28 Sept 2026, 9:38 am24 days ago | 10 km | 4 km W |
| 4.0 | 28 km SE of Chayek, Kyrgyzstan | 9 Sept 2026, 10:03 pm43 days ago | 12 km | 240 km SW |
| 5.0 | 69 km E of Chayek, Kyrgyzstan | 12 Aug 2026, 12:14 pm71 days ago | 10 km | 188 km SW |
| 4.6 | 114 km WNW of Aykol, China | 29 Jul 2026, 11:09 am85 days ago | 10 km | 272 km SE |
| 4.1 | 34 km NW of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | 20 Jul 2026, 1:41 am95 days ago | 10 km | 201 km SSW |
| 3.8 | 31 km WNW of Baetovo, Kyrgyzstan | 16 Apr 2026, 4:57 am189 days ago | 10 km | 284 km SW |
| 4.4 | 31 km NNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 2026, 1:23 pm205 days ago | 10 km | 269 km ENE |
| 4.7 | 41 km NNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 2026, 11:11 am205 days ago | 10 km | 269 km ENE |
| 4.6 | 28 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | 17 Feb 2026, 3:08 pm247 days ago | 10 km | 83 km ENE |
| 4.6 | 132 km NNW of Tumxuk, China | 16 Feb 2026, 12:14 pm248 days ago | 10 km | 284 km SSE |
| 4.7 | 69 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | 5 Feb 2026, 1:39 pm259 days ago | 10 km | 285 km NE |
| 4.2 | 138 km NW of Tumxuk, China | 27 Dec 2025, 12:44 am300 days ago | 10 km | 283 km SSE |
| 4.2 | 116 km WNW of Aykol, China | 22 Dec 2025, 2:16 am305 days ago | 10 km | 268 km SE |
| 4.2 | 133 km W of Aykol, China | 4 Dec 2025, 3:52 pm322 days ago | 10 km | 276 km SSE |
| 5.8 | 136 km NNW of Tumxuk, China | 4 Dec 2025, 12:44 pm322 days ago | 9 km | 280 km SSE |
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Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Almaty today?
No earthquake of magnitude 3+ was recorded within 300 km of Almaty in the past 24 hours. The latest was 24 days ago.
What was the strongest earthquake near Almaty this year?
M5.8, 280 km south-southeast of Almaty, on 4 Dec 2025, 12:44 pm.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines. Do not use lifts.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — public domain (earthquake.usgs.gov). Outside the United States the USGS catalogue is most complete for magnitude 4.5 and above; national agencies may list smaller quakes. Magnitudes can be revised after review.