Latest earthquakes near Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lankaran? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lankaran, it will show up within minutes.
Lankaran Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lankaran roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lankaran in 2019. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lankaran 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 Lankaran in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lankaran 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 | 143 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.14% |
| 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 Lankaran
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lankaran occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:47 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 153 kilometers (95 mi) south-west of Lankaran, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lankaran in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 02:00, 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-west of Lankaran. It is the strongest earthquake near Lankaran 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 Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari 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 Lankaran.
Nearest earthquakes from Lankaran
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari. 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 Lankaran.
When was the last earthquake in Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lankaran on the night of November 20, 2024 at 05:50 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 215km north of Lankaran at a depth of 45km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lankaran on the night of June 21, 1990 at 02:00 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south-southeast of Lankaran at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lankaran since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lankaran, Lankaran Sahari?
In the past 10 years, 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lankaran. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
