development of earthquake observation network in and around ashgabat, turkmenistan

This paper presents the purpose and progress of the project “improvement of the earthquake monitoring system in and around the ashgabat city in turkmenistan” funded by japan international cooperation agency since 2017. turkmenistan is located in the south-west of the central asia region. due to orogenic activity located close to the borderwith iran, many earthquakes have occurred, especially in 1948 ashgabat city suffered severe damage. up to now, many buildings and infrastructures have been constructed following economic activities.