Live seismic activity in Turkmenistan — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Turkmenistan has moderate to high seismicity, located on the Alpine-Himalayan belt with active faults in the Kopet Dag and Pamir regions.
Turkmenistan has moderate to high seismicity, located on the Alpine-Himalayan belt where the Arabian Plate collides with the Eurasian Plate. The 1948 Ashgabat earthquake (M7.3) killed over 100,000 people – one of the deadliest in the 20th century. Major faults include the Kopet Dag fault system, the Main Ashgabat fault, and the Badkhyz fault. Notable quakes include 1948 Ashgabat (M7.3), 2000 M6.4, 2019 M5.5. The seismic risk is high. Tectonically, Turkmenistan lies on the Arabian-Eurasian collision zone, with active thrust faults along the Kopet Dag range. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Turkmenistan.
The region is defined by Kopet Dag fault system, Main Ashgabat fault, Badkhyz fault, and the risk level is classified as High. With a population of 6.3 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Turkmenistan lies on Arabian Plate colliding with Eurasian Plate. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Turkmenistan was the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake (M7.3). 1948 Ashgabat (M7.3)
Turkmenistan experiences approximately 200-500 earthquakes per year, with 20-50 felt (M3.0+) and 2-5 potentially damaging events (M5.0+) annually, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Turkmenistan was the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake (M7.3). 1948 Ashgabat (M7.3)
Yes. Turkmenistan is crossed by Kopet Dag fault system, Main Ashgabat fault, Badkhyz fault, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as High.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.