Latest earthquakes near Goygol Rayon, Azerbaijan today
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Goygol Rayon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Goygol Rayon, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Goygol Rayon roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Goygol Rayon in 2023. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Goygol Rayon 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 Goygol Rayon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Goygol Rayon 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 | 283 | 91.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 8.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Goygol Rayon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Goygol Rayon occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Göygöl, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Goygol Rayon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-west of Göygöl. It is the strongest earthquake near Goygol Rayon in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Goygol Rayon, 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 Goygol Rayon.
Earthquakes by city in Goygol Rayon
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Goygol Rayon.
When was the last earthquake in Goygol Rayon, Azerbaijan?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Goygol Rayon on the night of December 22, 2024 at 01:24 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-southwest of Göygöl at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Goygol Rayon, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Goygol Rayon, Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Goygol Rayon on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 254km southwest of Göygöl at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Goygol Rayon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Goygol Rayon, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Goygol Rayon. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
