Turkmenistan sits on active faults near the Kopet Dag range, the source of the catastrophic 1948 Ashgabat earthquake. This page pulls real records for Turkmenistan: 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 Turkmenistan.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Turkmenistan - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Turkmenistan - FAQ
Is Turkmenistan at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 6 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 333 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.2 in 1929.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkmenistan?
The strongest earthquake on record near Turkmenistan is M7.2, in 1929 (40 km SSE of Baharly, Turkmenistan), from USGS.
Does Turkmenistan get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 333 km of Turkmenistan in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Turkmenistan?
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.