Turkmenistan sits on active faults near the Kopet Dag range, the source of the catastrophic 1948 Ashgabat earthquake. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Turkmenistan, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Turkmenistan
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Turkmenistan right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Earthquakes in Turkmenistan: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Turkmenistan?
Yes. Turkmenistan sits on active faults near the Kopet Dag range, the source of the catastrophic 1948 Ashgabat earthquake. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Turkmenistan right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Turkmenistan in an earthquake zone?
Turkmenistan sits on active faults near the Kopet Dag range, the source of the catastrophic 1948 Ashgabat earthquake.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.