Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Kazakhstan on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event5.5 km²3 h agonear Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Today
Moderate
Tomorrow
Moderate
Day after
High
Forecast for the area around: Kyzylorda. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Oral
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Aktobe
Forecast for the area around: Kazakhstan. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Kazakhstan
- 3 h agoWildfire near Shymkent, Kazakhstan – active5.5 km² · near Shymkent, Kazakhstan
- 11 h agoWildfire near Karaton, Kazakhstan – active9.2 km² · 62 km SSW of Karaton, Kazakhstan
- 12 h agoWildfire near Shubarshi, Kazakhstan – active4.1 km² · 23 km SSE of Shubarshi, Kazakhstan
- 13 h agoWildfire near Bautino, Kazakhstan – active9.5 km² · 110 km WNW of Bautino, Kazakhstan
- 26 h agoWildfire near Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan – active13 km² · near Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan
- 26 h agoWildfire near Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan – active6.7 km² · 102 km N of Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has recorded 264 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8 in 1990.
Satellites have detected 116 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 194 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: Kazakhstan →
264 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 41 km S of Karaton, Kazakhstan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 67 km NNE of Taraz, Kazakhstan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 15 km SSE of Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 31 km NNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 40 km NE of Esik, Kazakhstan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 69 km S of Sarqant, Kazakhstan | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | 58.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 41 km WSW of Narynkol, Kazakhstan | 15.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 56 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | 33.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 34 km NE of Narynkol, Kazakhstan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 108 km W of Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan | 40.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 66 km SE of Almaty, Kazakhstan | 24.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 58 km ESE of Almaty, Kazakhstan | 23.9 km | |
| 5.5 | near Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 16 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | 14.9 km | |
| 5.4 | 46 km ESE of Shelek, Kazakhstan | 17.2 km | |
| 5.4 | 19 km SE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | 15.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 41 km SSE of Sarqant, Kazakhstan | 18.4 km | |
| 5.3 | 105 km SSW of Qarazhal, Kazakhstan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 26 km NNE of Narynkol, Kazakhstan | 20.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 67 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | 29.5 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 8 | M4.7 |
| 2025 | 12 | M5.2 |
| 2024 | 13 | M4.8 |
| 2023 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 9 | M4.7 |
| 2021 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2019 | 8 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 11 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2016 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2015 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 2014 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 2013 | 9 | M6.1 |
| 2012 | 7 | M5.4 |
| 2011 | 9 | M5.1 |
| 2010 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2009 | 7 | M5.4 |
| 2008 | 8 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2006 | 9 | M4.7 |
| 2005 | 10 | M4.6 |
| 2004 | 5 | M5.3 |
| 2003 | 14 | M6.0 |
| 2002 | 8 | M4.8 |
| 2001 | 3 | M5.3 |
| 2000 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1999 | 7 | M4.4 |
| 1998 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 1997 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 1995 | 3 | M5.3 |
| 1994 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1993 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 1992 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1991 | 2 | M5.3 |
| 1990 | 7 | M6.8 |
| 1989 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1988 | 3 | M5.7 |
| 1987 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1986 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1984 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1983 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1982 | 3 | M5.8 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1979 | 1 | M5.9 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1976 | 3 | M4.9 |
Wildfires
116 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 194 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 km² | near Shymkent, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 9.2 km² | 62 km SSW of Karaton, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 23 km SSE of Shubarshi, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 110 km WNW of Bautino, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 13 km² | near Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 102 km N of Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 22 km² | 116 km WSW of Semey, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 12 km ENE of Shymkent, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 9 km WNW of Taraz, Kazakhstan | Active | |
| 29 km² | near Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 km² | 94 km NNW of Aktobe, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 138 km² | 37 km SSW of Kokpekty, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 130 km² | 143 km S of Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 106 km² | 88 km E of Ulken, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 77 km² | 74 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 63 km² | 97 km W of Tasty, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 59 km ENE of Ulken, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 56 km NW of Dzerzhinskoye, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 26 km SSE of Kokpekty, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 41 km SSE of Kokpekty, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 73 km N of Torghay, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 48 km² | 74 km NE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 67 km NNW of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 87 km N of Aktobe, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 106 km NW of Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 111 | 194 km² |
| 2025 | 5 | 29 km² |
Regions
Places
- Almaty
- Shymkent
- Karaganda
- Taraz
- Oral
- Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Turkistan
- Kostanay
- Temirtau
- Aktau
- Rudnyy
- Ekibastuz
- Taldykorgan
- Zhezqazghan
- Sarqant
- Satpayev
- Ridder
- Qulsary
- Altay
- Talghar
- Konayev
- Karatau
- Zhetysay
- Arys
- Zharkent
- Zhangatas
- Esik
- Shelek
- Tekeli
- Aksu
- Shardara
- Saryaghash
- Abay
- Lenger
- Burunday
- Ushtobe
- Abay
- Saran
- Shakhtinsk
- Ayagoz
- Zhosaly
- Shiyeli
- Stepnogorsk
- Zhangaqorghan
- Kyzylorda
- Lisakovsk
- Arkalyk
- Aktobe
- Kalbatau
- Khromtau
- Zhitikara
- Shemonaikha
- Shchuchinsk
- Pavlodar
- Baikonur
- Aksu
- Aqsay
- Semey
- Petropavl
- Kokshetau