Latest earthquakes near Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan today
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Gǝncǝ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gǝncǝ roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gǝncǝ in 2023. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gǝncǝ that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gǝncǝ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gǝncǝ 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 | 273 | 91.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 8.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gǝncǝ
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gǝncǝ occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Ganja, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gǝncǝ in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-west of Ganja. It is the strongest earthquake near Gǝncǝ 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 Gǝncǝ, 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 Gǝncǝ.
Earthquakes by city in Gǝncǝ
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gǝncǝ.
When was the last earthquake in Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gǝncǝ on the morning of March 11, 2025 at 10:30 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 160km north of Ganja at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gǝncǝ on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 264km southwest of Ganja at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gǝncǝ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gǝncǝ. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
