Latest earthquakes near Abşeron, Azerbaijan today
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Abşeron Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abşeron, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abşeron roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abşeron in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abşeron that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abşeron in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Abşeron during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 180 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abşeron
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abşeron occurred on Dec 7, 2023 08:15 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 80 kilometers (50 mi) north of Khirdalan, at a depth of 39 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abşeron in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 25, 2000 22:09, 28 kilometers (17 mi) north of Khirdalan. It is the strongest earthquake near Abşeron in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Abşeron, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Abşeron.
Earthquakes by city in Abşeron
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abşeron.
When was the last earthquake in Abşeron, Azerbaijan?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Abşeron on the night of November 10, 2025 at 02:50 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 198km west of Khirdalan at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abşeron, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abşeron, Azerbaijan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Abşeron on the evening of November 25, 2000 at 22:09 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 28km south-east of Khirdalan at a depth of 50km under water in the Caspian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abşeron since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abşeron, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abşeron. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
