About 40% of Kazakhstan's territory is classified as seismically hazardous. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). Since the beginning of 2026, more than 1,000 earthquakes have been recorded in the country, eight of which were felt, with a magnitude of 2–4. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Inspection in Almaty
The data was announced during a visit by Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev to Almaty. As part of the visit, the readiness of facilities in Almaty for possible earthquakes was inspected.
At the Medeu seismological station, representatives of the rescue service demonstrated equipment for earthquake monitoring and an early warning system.
Kazakh-Chinese center
In addition, Kanat Bozumbayev visited the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research. A joint Kazakh-Chinese center is planned to be established on the basis of this institution for conducting research, exchanging seismological data and improving early warning systems.
Key facts
- 01Since the beginning of 2026, more than 1,000 earthquakes have been recorded in Kazakhstan.
- 02Eight of them were felt with a magnitude of 2–4.
- 03About 40% of Kazakhstan's territory is seismically hazardous.
- 04The readiness of facilities in Almaty was inspected.
- 05A Kazakh-Chinese center is planned on the basis of the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research.