Latest earthquakes near Göygöl, Goygol Rayon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Göygöl, Goygol Rayon, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Göygöl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Göygöl, it will show up within minutes.
Göygöl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Göygöl, Goygol Rayon 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 Göygöl roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Göygöl in 2023. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Göygöl 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 Göygöl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Göygöl 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 | 282 | 91.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 8.12% |
| 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 Göygöl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Göygöl 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 Göygöl 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 Göygöl 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 Göygöl, Goygol Rayon 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 Göygöl.
Nearest earthquakes from Göygöl
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Göygöl, Goygol Rayon. 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 Göygöl.
When was the last earthquake in Göygöl, Goygol Rayon?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Göygöl on the night of November 20, 2024 at 05:50 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 188km east of Göygöl at a depth of 45km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Göygöl, Goygol Rayon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Göygöl, Goygol Rayon?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Göygöl 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 Göygöl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Göygöl, Goygol Rayon?
In the past 10 years, 308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Göygöl. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
