See earthquakes recorded today in Turkmenistan, with updated information on magnitude, location, depth and UTC time. Data is updated automatically from official seismic sources.
Earthquake map in Turkmenistan today
Strongest earthquakes in Turkmenistan today
No earthquakes are currently recorded today for Turkmenistan in the available data.
Featured earthquakes in Turkmenistan today
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Historical earthquakes in Turkmenistan
A selection of documented significant historical earthquakes for Turkmenistan using the available integrated institutional sources.
12 available records · Source: NOAA/NCEI · NOAA imported: 2026-10-19 06:23:10 UTC · ISC updated: 2026-10-07 14:19:16 UTC
| Date | Location / country | Mag. | Depth | Deaths (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-06 | TURKMENISTAN: NEBITDAG-TURKMENBASHI 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M7.0 | 30.0 km | 11 |
| 1986-03-06 | AZERBAIJAN: CASPIAN SEA 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M6.3 | 33.0 km | — |
| 1983-04-02 | TURKMENISTAN: KUM-DAG 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 33.0 km | — |
| 1948-10-05 | TURKMENISTAN: ASHKHABAD 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M7.2 | 18.0 km | 110.000 |
| 1946-11-04 | TURKMENISTAN 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M7.5 | 26.0 km | 400 |
| 1895-07-08 | TURKMENISTAN: UZUN-ADA 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M8.2 | 60.0 km | — |
| 1208 | TURKMENISTAN: GURGANDZHE 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M6.1 | 10.0 km | 2.000 |
| 1175 | TURKMENISTAN 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M7.1 | 15.0 km | — |
| 953-08-20 | TURKMENISTAN: NISA 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M7.1 | 18.0 km | — |
| 943-08-20 | TURKMENISTAN: NISA 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | — | — | 5.000 |
| 10 | TURKMENISTAN: NISA 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M7.1 | 18.0 km | — |
| 2000 BCE | TURKMENISTAN: W 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | M7.1 | 18.0 km | 1 |
The featured selection comes from the NOAA/NCEI significant-earthquake catalog. GDE does not automatically turn smaller earthquakes into major disasters or infer damage, deaths, or territorial impact.
Seismic data: USGS and official regional seismic sources.
Earthquake activity in Turkmenistan: tectonic background
Turkmenistan’s seismic environment is influenced by tectonic deformation along the southern edge of Central Asia, including the Kopet Dag mountain belt near Iran. The Ashgabat area has a history of destructive earthquakes, making building resilience and preparedness especially relevant.
Reading this earthquake monitor
Magnitude describes earthquake size, while depth records the origin below the surface. The intensity people experience also depends on distance, soils and buildings. Recent earthquake listings may be revised as seismological agencies improve locations and magnitude estimates. An empty map is not evidence that future earthquakes are impossible, and no monitoring service can reliably predict exactly when an earthquake will occur.
Practical safety and official sources
EarthSentra is an informational monitor, not an official emergency alert channel. For response instructions and locally verified information, follow Turkmenistan’s responsible seismological and emergency management institutions. During shaking, protect your head and neck from falling objects; follow the protective measures recommended for your location and building.
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