Tajikistan sits in the seismically active Pamir mountains, driven by the India–Eurasia collision. This page pulls real records for Tajikistan: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Tajikistan.
Check Tajikistan hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Tajikistan - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Tajikistan - FAQ
Is Tajikistan at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 229 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.8 in 1921.
What was the biggest earthquake in Tajikistan?
The strongest earthquake on record near Tajikistan is M7.8, in 1921 (71 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan), from USGS.
Does Tajikistan get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 300 km of Tajikistan in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Tajikistan?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.