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Latest earthquakes near Abşeron, Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abşeron, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abşeron? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abşeron, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Abşeron Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Abşeron. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Abşeron and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 01:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Mar 11, 2026 11:55AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit near Balkanabat in Turkmenistan on Wednesday Afternoon.
Abşeron Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 199 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 18 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 | 185 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.04% |
| 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 Apr 8, 2026 13:05 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) south of Khirdalan, at a depth of 10 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) south of Khirdalan. It is the strongest earthquake near Abşeron in the past 126 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
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Abşeron, Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abşeron.
When was the last earthquake in Abşeron, Azerbaijan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Abşeron on the evening of April 8, 2026 at 18:11 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 186km south of Khirdalan at a depth of 26km under water in the Caspian Sea. 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, 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abşeron. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
