Latest earthquakes near Ganja, Gǝncǝ today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ganja, Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ganja? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ganja (also known as Գանձակ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ganja Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ganja. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ganja and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 01:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Apr 4, 2026 09:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Ganja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ganja, Gǝncǝ 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 Ganja roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ganja in 2023. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ganja 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 Ganja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ganja 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 | 271 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 8.11% |
| 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 Ganja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ganja 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 Ganja 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 Ganja 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 Ganja, Gǝncǝ 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 Ganja.
Nearest earthquakes from Ganja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ganja, Gǝncǝ. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ganja.
When was the last earthquake in Ganja, Gǝncǝ?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ganja on the evening of April 21, 2026 at 18:32 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south of Ganja at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ganja, Gǝncǝ in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ganja, Gǝncǝ?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ganja 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 Ganja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ganja, Gǝncǝ?
In the past 10 years, 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ganja. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
